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Women are often taught assertive means bitch and/or unhinged. How easy do you find being assertive? Has this changed through your life?

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[–] Banana@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

I reffed hockey for over a decade starting at 13, so in a prime developmental phase of my life, which i think is the reason i have an easier time asserting myself to men (i had to deal with being in a position of authority over stupid middle-aged coaches who thought they could intimidate me). Literally I just had practice and training, I am no more capable of assertion than any other woman.

That being said, I hope we keep supporting one another and building each other's confidence in self-assertion and self-advocacy, because it is far too difficult for most women considering how we are socialized.