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182. Breaking Free from the “Good Girl” Trap
Defining the “Good Girl” Archetype
The "good girl" archetype is a socially constructed identity that pressures women to conform to expectations of perfection, compliance, and selflessness. Rooted in patriarchal systems, this archetype encourages women to:
Seek validation from others (especially authority figures or men).
Suppress their desires, emotions, and needs to maintain harmony or avoid conflict.
Prioritize caregiving and people-pleasing over personal fulfillment.
Avoid risks or "unladylike" behavior, opting for safety and predictability over boldness and authenticity.
While society celebrates "good girls" for being polite, responsible, and agreeable, these traits often come at the expense of authenticity, empowerment, and joy.
How Society Conditions Women Into the "Good Girl" ArchetypeDeeper Exploration: The Consequences of the "Good Girl" Trap
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Defining the “Good Girl” Archetype
The "good girl" archetype is a socially constructed identity that pressures women to conform to expectations of perfection, compliance, and selflessness. Rooted in patriarchal systems, this archetype encourages women to:
Seek validation from others (especially authority figures or men).
Suppress their desires, emotions, and needs to maintain harmony or avoid conflict.
Prioritize caregiving and people-pleasing over personal fulfillment.
Avoid risks or "unladylike" behavior, opting for safety and predictability over boldness and authenticity.
While society celebrates "good girls" for being polite, responsible, and agreeable, these traits often come at the expense of authenticity, empowerment, and joy.
How Society Conditions Women Into the "Good Girl" ArchetypeDeeper Exploration: The Consequences of the "Good Girl" Trap
_________________________________________
Our Sponsors: Interested in experiencing EESystem technology for yourself? Go to unifydhealing.com/COACHABLE
Discover the power of vibro-acoustic technology with InHarmony at iaminharmony.com and use code COACHABLE
Sign up for the WomanISHer Program!
**The Coachable Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecoachablepodcast/ Website: https://www.torigordon.com Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ToriGordon**
**Listen to all episodes on Audio: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4e62a5zpupdFpkErMiEimz?si=e7fb00845d874ac8 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-coachable-podcast/id1475408897**
**Tori Gordon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetorigordon/**
**TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetorigordon?lang=en**
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