#societal-expectations

#societal-expectations

Women often find it difficult to embrace their desires, replacing "want" with "should," which leads to a disconnection from their true aspirations.

I didn't speak up in my first marriage because I didn't think I was supposed to. I think a lot of women, especially those raised to be the good girl, have lived this same script. My upbringing ingrained in me the need to 'follow the rules' and 'don't rock the boat,' leading to a silence that felt expected rather than rebelled against.

Rosamund Pike gives a breathless performance as a high court judge juggling her career and personal life, showcasing her vulnerability and determination throughout the play.

Society sells us a fantasy that 'real adults' effortlessly juggle everything... Well, secret files reveal: This mythical adult doesn't exist.

In a nutshell," says Dr. Faye Miller to Don Draper during the fourth season of "Mad Men," "it all comes down to what I want versus what's expected of me.”