Culture
The Infantilization Of Women: Do We Really Want To Stay Forever Young?
The greatest threat to women today isn't oppression, but infantilization. Not outright misogyny, but a subtler, more socially acceptable form of diminishment passed down from both culture and church.
By Bethany Miller4 min read
She can either be fun, flirty, and free—so long as she doesn’t grow serious, rooted, or something of substance. Or she can be sweet, submissive, and silent—so long as she doesn’t grow bold, articulate, or intellectually formed. Both discourage maturity and encourage an eternal adolescence.