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When the “Sisterhood” Fails: Internalised Misogyny and the Bullying of Single Mothers
We often hear about the power of female solidarity— the so-called “sisterhood” that is supposed to support and protect women. But as any woman who has ever stepped outside the traditional societal script knows, there is a darker side to this narrative. Sometimes, the harshest judges, the quietest executioners, and the loudest bullies a woman faces are other women. This phenomenon is rooted in internalised misogyny: a systemic conditioning where women subconsciously adopt and enforce patriarchal biases against their own peers. Nowhere is this more evident than in the subtle, ongoing scrutiny and isolation faced by single mothers who choose independence over toxic conformity. The Myth of “A good woman’s…
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DIY Advent calendar
My daughter asks for an Advent calendar every year. I could buy her one in the shops, but she wants something home-made, filled not only with chocolate, but different kinds of sweets and small surprises. In this post, I’ll show you what I’ve made so far.
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