Is this something that society has created—that women overthink and men do not? Why is it "overthinking" when a woman speaks her mind, her concerns, or her feelings, but when a man says nothing, it's strength?
Society organizes how we live. It dictates our values, our beliefs, even our actions. People live according to society's standards. And as a reaction, society mirrors individuals' actions and reinforces its rules. Families pass these rules down—what's acceptable, what's not, what's normal.
And in the middle of all these unwritten rules, there is confusion. There is discrimination. We notice the inequality in how women and men are treated—based not on their capabilities, but on stereotypes.
There is still judgment by the color of someone's skin—black or white. Still bias by status—rich or poor. Still discrimination between upper and lower castes. And one major bias that still remains is the way society views women versus men.
Women are expected to do everything—marry, have children, raise the children, maintain the home, care for the family, and even work outside if necessary. And even when she does everything, she is still questioned, criticized, and told not to think so much.
Men, however, are supposed to simply work, be tough, and not express emotions. They are seldom asked how they feel. When they remain silent, society declares them mature. And when women speak, they are told they are too emotional.
So the question is actually:
Do women actually overthink? Or have we built a world where one gender gets to speak—and the other is told not to?
Maybe it's not women overthinking.
Maybe it's society not knowing what *thinking deeply* looks like—especially when being done by a women.
Good
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