Creatures Quote by Karen Horney
“The view that women are infantile and emotional creatures, and as such, incapable of responsibility and independence is the work of the masculine tendency to lower women's self-respect.”
About This Quote
Source Book: New Ways in Psychoanalysis, 1937
Societal stereotypes label women as emotional and incapable, undermining their self‑esteem.
In simple terms: Stereotypes hurt women's confidence.
Key Takeaway
Challenge gender bias.
Themes
gender
stereotypes
self‑esteem
psychology
masculinity
Mood
critical
determined
Type
analytical
educational
When to use this quote
- workplace policies
- education
- media representation
- family dynamics
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
Social conditioning
identity formation
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence disproves the “emotional woman” myth?
- How can institutions promote gender equity?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑rooted beliefs is slow and met with resistance.
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