A quote from Headshot
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A quote from Headshot
Like armor or a mask, the good girl archetype is a protective mechanism, a way to be that helps us feel safe and loved in the patriarchy but that is ultimately disempowering.
Majo Molfino • Break the Good Girl Myth: How to Dismantle Outdated Rules, Unleash Your Power, and Design a More Purposeful Life
“Good boy, thinks Kate. What has Kate Heffer possibly done to deserve such an insult? Everyone in Kate's life says there is a place and a role for good girls, and Kate, you are a good girl, here are the rules of being a good girl and the instructions to follow for you to have a good girldom verified, and testified and confirmed." - Headshot by Rita
... See moreI grew up as a pleasure to have in class . A little chatty, sure, but my homework was always done, and I got along well with my schoolmates. I loved the approval. I knew how to be good; I was always smiling, laughing, and ready to lend a hand. In her 2023 book On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and The Price Women Pay to Be Good , Elise Lo... See more