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“It would not be going too far to assert that ... conflict confronts every woman who ventures upon a career of her own and who is ... unwilling to pay for her daring with the renunciation of her femininity.”

Quote by Karen Horney

Book:Feminine Psychology
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Feminine Psychology

This book delves into the psychological underpinnings of femininity, examining various theories and perspectives on the subject. more

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Karen Horney
Karen Horney

Karen Horney, a German-born American psychoanalyst, was born on September 16, 1885, and died on December 4, 1952. She is known for her research on the theories and treatments of neurosis, which had a profound impact on the development of psychoanalysis. more

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