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The “staying alive” theory reinforces stereotypes and shows women's lower quality of life

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Abstract Staying alive theory explains why women have more effective self-protective mechanisms in terms of woman's role as a mother and caregiver. This theory reinforces stereotypes and the relationship of… Click to show full abstract

Abstract Staying alive theory explains why women have more effective self-protective mechanisms in terms of woman's role as a mother and caregiver. This theory reinforces stereotypes and the relationship of oppression and submission to men. Somewhat paradoxically, it also points to women's lower quality of life, which may be explained by their greater fear of threats caused by men's power.

Keywords: theory; alive theory; reinforces stereotypes; women lower; theory reinforces; staying alive

Journal Title: Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Year Published: 2022

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