The System Profits Off Your Oppression: How Capitalism Has Used Women

Ever feel like no matter how hard you work, it’s never enough? Like the pressure to look a certain way, act a certain way, and do it all is crushing you? That’s not an accident—it’s by design.In this episode, we’re digging into the ways capitalism has systematically profited off women’s oppression—keeping us exhausted, insecure, and conditioned to serve a system that takes more than it will ever give.From unpaid labor and beauty standards to the glorification of overwork and self-sacrifice, we’re breaking down how these patterns were built and how we can break free.✨ Why capitalism relies on women’s exhaustion, insecurity, and compliance ✨ The historical devaluation of women’s labor—and why that still affects us today ✨ How beauty, fashion, and diet industries fuel our insecurities for profit ✨ The hidden ways we uphold the very system that oppresses us ✨ Practical ways to reclaim our power, time, and worthWe’re questioning everything, challenging the narrative, and offering a path forward—one where women rest without guilt, take up space unapologetically, and stand together instead of being divided.If you’ve ever felt like you were failing at an impossible standard, this episode is for you.Join us in the conversation and if this episode resonates, share it with a friend.For more from us: To dive deeper into self-reclimation and radical self-love, join us in the Unraveling This Life Community. Follow us on Instagram: @unravelingthislife This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit julyandjamie.substack.com/subscribe