The Money with Katie Show These Subtle Cultural Scripts Probably Shaped Your Money Habits
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Apr 3, 2024 
Writer Elise Loehnen delves into how cultural scripts like 'sloth' and 'greed' influence our money behaviors. She uncovers the societal norms dictating our attitudes towards wealth and work, challenging traditional gender roles. The discussion explores the complex relationship between women and money, highlighting conflicting emotions and ethical dilemmas. Ultimately, the podcast unravels the deep-rooted influence of cultural scripts on our financial mindsets.
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Origins Of Moral Scripts Shape Money Views
- The seven deadly sins originated as a 4th-century monk's list and were later codified by Pope Gregory I into cultural scripts.
- Those scripts became social norms that unconsciously shape attitudes about money, work, and female "goodness".
Greed's Original Meaning Got Twisted
- Greed originally meant admonishment against hoarding and a call to be generous to the poor.
- Over time the concept was gendered and socialized into complex expectations about women's relationship to money.
Grandma's Guilt About Deserving Luxury
- Katie recounts talking to her grandmother who says she's content and 'doesn't need much.'
- Her grandmother admits she would feel guilty indulging in luxury because she doesn't feel she deserves it.