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Budget and the Bees
Budget and the Bees
Latrice Perez

8 Social Norms That Pressure Women to Ignore Discomfort

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From a young age, society conditions many women to act as peacekeepers. Parents and teachers often teach you to be polite, avoid scenes, and prioritize the comfort of others over your own intuition. While this might create smooth social gatherings, it can become downright dangerous regarding your safety and health. These ingrained social norms act as invisible cages. Consequently, they often prevent women from speaking up when something feels wrong.

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