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We shouldn't underestimate the extent to which sexism is baked into the English language. The word ‘hysteria’ is a prime example. Amanda tells GLAMOUR that it originates from the Greek word for ‘womb’, an organ that has historically been categorised as inherently feminine.
“In the 1800s the word hysterical describes an exclusively-female mental illness defined by emotional instability without cause," Amanda explains. In other words, a woman who expressed emotions that deviated from the expectations of her gender was deemed to be ill. Another way that language has been used to marginalize women who dare to display their emotions is to deprive their anger of any significance. According to Amanda, “For so many centuries, women haven't been permitted to express the full range of their anger in the way that men have. It's perceived as a masculine emotion. When a woman does express her anger, she will be described as a ‘bitch,’ a ‘shrew’ or a ‘c**t.
In her book, Soraya explains “Women's anger is usually disparaged in virtually all arenas, except those in which angergender-role stereotypes about women as nurturers and reproductive agents. This means we're allowed to be angry but not on our own behalves." Basically, our anger is only acceptable if it's on behalf of our partner or children, thereby reinforcing stereotypes that our life purpose is confined to being a good mother and wife. This has huge consequences for women who attempt to advocate for themselves in other areas, such as the workplace.
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