Title: Societal Expectations of Women and Shame ~ Patrick Wanis
Headings: Societal Expectations of Women and Shame
Societal Expectations of Women and Shame
In this week’s Success Newsletter, I would like to reveal the link between societal expectations of women and shame. Men, please read this!
Now, let’s talk about the link between societal expectations of women and shame.
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Patrick Wanis Ph.D.

Content: Of course, women have greater choice, more power, better education and independence than ever before, but the societal expectations of women are so unachievable that the result is shame. Before discussing shame, let’s look at what is expected of women today. “ Do it all, do it perfectly, and never let them see you struggle .” Mental
Women are expected to: Embrace a (conflicting) identity which is constantly-changing as promoted by society and media
Be intelligent, witty, worldly
Excel in once male dominated fields such as science
Hold high positions in the workforce
Emotional
Women are expected to: Not need a man but have a man and have successful relationships
Get married, have children, be an ideal mother, nurturer and parent
Be powerful
Stand up and speak out for themselves
Be feminine but also be masculine but never angry. ( Hilary Clinton was criticized for crying, and criticized as being an ‘angry woman.’) Always be happy
Not display emotion other than happiness
Physical
Women are expected to: Have the perfect body (before, during, and after pregnancy, and at every age)
Be eternally young and full of energy
Always look fabulous and be dressed in the latest fashions
Display sexual prowess but be pure
Be financially independent, wealthy and successful
Be as strong as men and stronger (be a badass)
“‘Women have so many opportunities,’ it’s like, ‘Yeah, but at what cost?’ Are women valued for being women, or are women valued when they have more masculine qualities?” –