Gender and Self-Compassion
Research reveals that women tend to be more compassionate towards others but often struggle with self-compassion, a disparity rooted in societal power structures. Women are socialized to prioritize helping others over their own needs, leading to self-criticism as a misguided attempt at self-protection. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing and embracing emotions like anger as forms of self-protective love, advocating for a shift in perspective towards self-compassion for women.In this clip
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