The pressure on women is immense from "summary" of Difficult Women by Roxane Gay
Women are expected to be many things. They are expected to be beautiful, but not too beautiful, lest they come across as vain or conceited. They are expected to be nurturing, selfless caregivers, always putting others before themselves. They are expected to be successful, but not too successful, lest they intimidate or emasculate those around them. The pressure on women to conform to these conflicting and often impossible standards is immense. In "Difficult Women," Roxane Gay explores the myriad ways in which women are expected to contort themselves to fit into society's narrow definitions of femininity. She delves into the complexities of female relationships and the ways in which women are pitted against each other in a never-ending competition for male attention and approval. The pressure to be the "perfect" woman is a burden that many women carry, often at the expense of their own well-being and happiness. Gay's stories are populated with women who are struggling ...
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