Despite living in the 21st century, women still face socio-cultural backlashes, which affect their psychological health. Here are a few factors that negatively impact their state of mind.
Discrimination on the Basis of Gender
Gender discrimination is still prevalent in many parts of the world. Excluding or restricting the participation of women in various fields is done purposely to nullify women's contribution. Research states only 34% of women at work feel they have the same opportunities as men.
This may not even be an issue for some, but this discriminatory practice should stop. Discrimination like this diminishes self-esteem and hampers confidence among female employees. In addition, this causes a sense of worthlessness and failure among women.
Unrealistic Social Standards
The media portrays unrealistic beauty standards, and women often find themselves trapped in this vicious cycle. To live up to the requirements of perfection, women tend to neglect their health, and it eventually costs their well-being.
Due to such social expectations, most women feel uncomfortable in their bodies. Henceforth, they feel bound to maintain a certain appearance to be more accepted among their social groups. To attain this, these women often over-exercise, skip meals, stress eat, try purging, etc. All of these can cause mental health issues in women.
Abuse and Harassment
As per reports, 30% of women are victims of rape, physical abuse, and stalking. In most cases, their intimate partners are involved.
These conditions cause critical mental health consequences, which often lead to PTSD. Such traumatising incidents keep haunting the victims for a long time. Overcoming incidents like this can be difficult; those women should seek professional help.