I recently led a roundtable discussion with women on this topic. Needless to say, it was a heated one.
Notice, the word “some” was key. Many agreed that this was in fact NOT a stereotype and that sadly some women do not support each other.
Many agreed that those women who do not support one another are usually those led by envy, jealousy, anger, unfulfillment and primarily low self-esteem and lack of confidence.
In preparation for an upcoming Huffington Post article, I’m collecting input from women on this very topic.
I would love it if you would take a moment and weigh in with your opinion. You never know, you may just be quoted!
If you’re interested, please #CLAPBACK with your feedback in the comments section BELOW.
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November 9, 2017
Reality.
I’ve been working for a Dance Fitness company with their Social Media. The comments and assumptions about “skinny” women in the videos are nothing but hateful. Nevermind that it’s one of the most diverse videos in terms of bodies out there. The reality is that often skinny women are self conscientious too.
That’s just one example. Cattiness on a regular basis. Sweet to your face and stab you behind your back. Gossip. The “look” based on what you’re wearing.
Kids aren’t the only bullies. And neither are men.
This is the reality of our work environments.
Are ALL women that way? No. There are amazing women focusing on their thing to make this world better rather than the distraction of tearing it apart.
November 10, 2017
I absolutely belive this is a stereotype. The reality is, I see more women embrace and support each other far more than work against each other.
November 10, 2017
Unfortunately, I think a lot of women portray to be supporters of other women and are truly NOT. Many still don’t want to see the next woman win or surpass their level of success, due to them feeling a sense of entitlement and or/competition. I think that women who think this way have been conditioned to think this way since childhood and they never reconditioned their minds to sincerely be happy for other women. It’s somewhat a form of envy, jealousy, and may suggest underlining issues in their own life. However, I do believe that there is a multitude of women who truly do support one another and many of us have created a culture through movements, that bring women together to embrace our individuality. We provide a space for Women to support one another on all levels and understand that when one win, we ALL WIN!
November 11, 2017
As with any stereotype, “women don’t support each other” is a broad-brush attribution applied to women in general. Unfortunately, it can take on a semblance of reality for those (1). Who have not experienced authentic support/collaboration with other women and/or, (2). Whose experiences with other women have been mired by negative conflicts, usually facilitated by competitiveness or comparison.
I am grateful to my maternal grandmother, Annie and my mother, Eva. Neither of them ever spoke against another woman or women in a derogatory manner to me or in my presence. The short and infrequent situations I had as an adult in dealing with women who were conflicted within themselves were that – short and infrequent. And when I look back over my life just within the past few years, I absolutely know “women don’t support each other” is a stereotype. My reality is enriched from the support and collaboration I have from other women.
November 12, 2017
Jacqueline Miller
The “friends” who can’t stand to see you grow, can’t stand to see you be blessed, can’t stand to see you having more peace, joy and happiness…. they can’t say one word of rejoicing with you. Oh… they can keep you company to some degree when you are in some misery … (which was in the past)… but when you’re happy and blessed because of some change and growth taking place…. not a word of rejoicing with you. It’s sad.