Emancipate Your Mind Emancipate Your Mind: 089: Combatting Learned Voicelessness
Nov 6, 2022
Explore the emotional struggles resulting from the pandemic and the challenge of learned voicelessness, especially among women. The conversation delves into societal gender constructs and the pressures of being a 'super mom' in today's world. Overcoming internalized misogyny is crucial, as listeners share personal narratives that empower them to speak up. Practical advice on finding one's voice and building supportive communities is also offered, alongside an introduction to a new coaching initiative aimed at fostering personal growth and self-care.
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Patriarchal Gender Norms Are Social Constructs
- Patriarchy enforces a strict gender binary with distinct masculine and feminine roles.
- Men and women are socially punished for behaviors outside these norms, which are constructs, not biological facts.
Infertility and Male Identity
- Kevin felt less of a man during infertility because he couldn't impregnate his wife.
- His sense of manhood was tied to sexual virility shaped by societal expectations.
Women Conditioned to Self-Silence
- Women are socialized to prioritize others' needs and be submissive, especially to male authority.
- This dynamic leads to women silencing themselves and sacrificing their needs for approval and love.