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For instance, some women claimed that marriage was akin to a suffocating or oppressive “lasso” that trapped women, implying a desire to remain free, unencumbered by ties. Others lamented waiting for a titled husband or believed marriage was inevitable, despite the societal narrative that women should be content without it.
The Consistency of Female Self-Perception Over Centuries
The speaker argues that these attitudes have persisted through history, unaltered in their core. Despite advancements in women’s rights, the unchanging human nature—particularly female psychological and emotional patterns—remains evident. Women have historically, and still do, equate marriage and family with fulfillment, even when societal narratives suggest independence.