Internalized misogyny

Internalized misogyny is not merely a collection of harmful beliefs or ideas—it is deeply embodied and embodied. It shapes how women see themselves, but more crucially, it impacts how they inhabit their bodies. From a young age, girls are socialized to conform to patriarchal ideals that prioritize appearance, productivity, and submission over their emotional, physical, and intellectual needs. These messages don't just live in the mind; they sink into the body, altering how women experience…

Internalized misogyny is not merely a collection of harmful beliefs or ideas—it is deeply embodied and embodied. It shapes how women see themselves, but more crucially, it impacts how they inhabit their bodies. From a young age, girls are socialized to conform to patriarchal ideals that prioritize appearance, productivity, and submission over their emotional, physical, and intellectual needs. These messages don't just live in the mind; they sink into the body, altering how women experience…

I was this woman until recently. I'm proud to be a woman yet I've been shaming my own gender around guy friends and my boyfriend just because not all other women are like me. It's conceited and competitive for me to do so.

Have you ever found yourself judging another woman for something you've done yourself? Internalized misogyny is a silent force that makes us believe and reinforce the sexist ideas we’ve grown up with. It’s time to unlearn the stereotypes and uplift one another 💪 . . . . . . . #intersectionalfeminism #empowerment #breakthebias #girlpower #misogyny #equalityforall #strongwomen #womensupportingwomen #smashthepatriarchy #intersectionalfeminism #riseabove #genderequality #feminist…

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Internalized misogyny is not merely a collection of harmful beliefs or ideas—it is deeply embodied and embodied. It shapes how women see themselves, but more crucially, it impacts how they inhabit their bodies. From a young age, girls are socialized to conform to patriarchal ideals that prioritize appearance, productivity, and submission over their emotional, physical, and intellectual needs. These messages don't just live in the mind; they sink into the body, altering how women experience…

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"My mother loves to tell me that she doesn't have any female friends because of how catty and backstabbing women are."

While internalised misogyny is pretty much the antithesis of feminism, it is, unfortunately, an obstacle that most feminists have to grapple with due to the inherently patriarchal structure of our world.

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