Cynicism: The Endangered Woman

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It appears the North American general public and medical clinicians self-nourish each other to maintain a plausible notion of the trapped woman. Evidence of this psychological distress integrates itself into classic pop culture character references such as, the distressed female verses the overly macho man who saves the endangered woman. It is always infuriating to read an additional instance of where the general public instantly agrees with findings that do not relay the complete story such as, the research findings between women’s marital status, societal beliefs and their mental outcome. This study was performed on white, middle class individuals. Furthermore, it appears many studies do not include a cultural spread of various costumes and values of woman. That being stated, surprise was held by the article’s reference to studies which shown findings of non-married woman to be less affected by clinical depression and agoraphobia. This was interesting due to the negative views society and the medical profession had on these women, and how it has not impinged on their mental health. …show more content…
Therefore, more literature review will be necessary in efforts to best assist future clients. In addition to a fortunate upbringing, the value of the general public’s beliefs were not heavily considered or imposed on personal decision making and beliefs. An overall perception of cynicism affects my views of the society naturally, this article reinforced this notion. Although, being involved in art therapy has made me conscious of when to attain this

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