Quest for selfactualization from "summary" of The Feminine Mystique (50th Anniversary Edition) by Betty Friedan
The quest for self-actualization is a fundamental drive that is often overlooked or suppressed in women. Society has long portrayed women as primarily focused on marriage and motherhood, relegating their personal ambitions and desires to the background. This narrow view of women's roles has led to a sense of emptiness and unfulfillment among many women, as they struggle to find meaning and purpose in their lives beyond traditional gender expectations. Women are taught from a young age to prioritize the needs and desires of others above their own, leading to a sense of self-sacrifice and martyrdom that can be deeply damaging to their sense of self-worth. The pressure to conform to societal expectations of femininity can stifle women's creativity, independence, and autonomy, leaving them feeling trapped in a cycle of conformity and repression. The quest for self-actualization is about breaking free from these constraints and discovering one's true potential and identity. It involves challenging societal norms and expectations, redefining one's...
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