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Modern Wisdom
#711 - Dr Tracy Vaillancourt - The Ruthless Ways Women Compete With Each Other
Nov 25, 2023
01:29:43
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Dr Tracy Vaillancourt, a professor at the University of Ottawa, discusses the sophisticated ways in which women compete with each other, including indirect aggression and the influence of resource scarcity. Topics also include the impact of bullying on social status, the relationship between bullying and the brain, and addressing bullying as a parent.
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- Indirect aggression is a competition strategy used by women to assert power and control in relationships.
- Social media has a significant impact on the mental health of adolescent girls, contributing to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
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The Link Between Indirect Aggression and Female Competition
Dr. Tracey Vainkor discusses the use of indirect aggression as a competition strategy among women. Women engage in indirect aggression to maintain power and control in relationships. Indirect aggression takes the form of gossiping, excluding peers, and nonverbal behaviors. The use of indirect aggression is influenced by social status and the desire to protect resources. Research shows that women can be intolerant of other women, particularly those perceived as attractive or sexually provocative. The use of indirect aggression is a universal phenomenon and has implications for female psychology and social dynamics.
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