Episode 27: How Internalized Misogyny is Harmful to Everyone

What is internalized misogyny, how does it form, and how it shows up in everyday life — even among feminists? Bethany breaks down the science, calls out examples (yes, even the “I’m not like other women” energy), and gives practical strategies to unlearn harmful beliefs. Includes research-backed insights, real-life examples, and resources to keep growing. Trigger warning: discussion of gendered harassment, mental health, suicide, and body policing Connect with me! Instagram  TikTok  Facebook Contact me! [email protected] To access my Coaching Course on Rejection, free PDF downloads, or to schedule a coaching call with me, go to: LinkTree Credits: Writing, recording, and editing by me, Bethany Theme music by MobyGratis References Bem, S. L. (1981). Gender schema theory: A cognitive account of sex typing. Psychological Review, 88(4), 354–364. Eagly, A. H., & Karau, S. J. (2002). Role congruity theory of prejudice toward female leaders. Psychological Review, 109(3), 573–598. Swim, J. K., Aikin, K. J., Hall, W. S., & Hunter, B. A. (1995). Sexism and sexism-related attitudes: A meta-analytic review. Sex Roles, 32(11–12), 763–784. Steele, C. M., & Aronson, J. (1995). Stereotype threat and the intellectual test performance of African Americans. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 69(5), 797–811. Rudman, L. A., & Glick, P. (2001). Prescriptive gender stereotypes and backlash toward agentic women. Journal of Social Issues, 57(4), 743–762. Glick, P., & Fiske, S. T. (1996). The Ambivalent Sexism Inventory: Differentiating hostile and benevolent sexism. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 70(3), 491–512. Levy, S. R., & Killen, M. (2008). Intergroup attitudes and stereotypes in childhood through adulthood: Developmental changes and implications for prejudice reduction. Social Issues and Policy Review, 2(1), 79–102. Gilligan, C. (1982). In a Different Voice: Psychological Theory and Women’s Development. Hays, S. (1996). The Cultural Contradictions of Motherhood. Fredrickson, B. L., & Roberts, T.-A. (1997). Objectification theory: Toward understanding women’s lived experiences and mental health risks. Psychology of Women Quarterly, 21(2), 173–206. Dasgupta, N., & Asgari, S. (2004). Seeing is believing: Exposure to counterstereotypic women leaders and its effect on the malleability of automatic gender stereotyping. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 40(5), 642–658. Correll, S. J., Benard, S., & Paik, I. (2007). Getting a job: Is there a motherhood penalty? American Journal of Sociology, 112(5), 1297–1339. Kabeer, N. (1999). Resources, Agency, Achievements: Reflections on the measurement of women’s empowerment. Development and Change, 30(3), 435–464. hooks, bell. (2000). Feminism Is for Everybody: Passionate Politics. Collins, P. H. (2000). Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness, and the Politics of Empowerment.