
319. The Price Women Pay to Be Good: A Conversation with Elise Loehnen
UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
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Exploring the Complexity of Envy and Societal Expectations on Emotions
The chapter delves into the emotions and complexities of envy, discussing how societal expectations and conditioning impact the way men and women navigate feelings of inadequacy, competition, and support. It explores the historical perceptions of sadness and its association with femininity, highlighting the struggles faced by men in expressing emotions in a patriarchal society. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in distinguishing between genuine objections and envy-driven reactions in various fields.
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