Success Anxiety in Women: A Constructivist Interpretation of Its Source and Its Significance.

作者: Georgia Sassen

DOI: 10.17763/HAER.50.1.W383K5420R684134

关键词: Interpersonal relationshipCompetition (economics)AnxietyFeminist theoryFace (sociological concept)Interpretation (philosophy)RestructuringSociologySocializationSocial psychology

摘要: Georgia Sassen examines the distinctly competitive definition of success which has fostered popular notion that women are afraid to succeed. In analyzing women's anxiety in face success, argues recent research reveals it is climate competition arouses anxiety, not itself. Drawing upon a constructivist-developmental concept she points out "success anxiety" attributed might well be reflection their essentially female way constructing reality, as elaborated feminist theory. concludes by questioning idea removing training them compete; calls instead for restructuring institutions so only avenue success.

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