Don’t self-improvement books for women tend to spoil them by framing everything as the world’s fault?

[melssvdv]

Yesterday, I went to the self-improvement section of the library and noticed a clear difference between books aimed at men and those aimed at women.

Many of the books targeted at men focus on self-discipline, responsibility, and improving oneself in general. In contrast, the books aimed at women often seem to send the opposite message. They subtly suggest that no matter how flawed or irresponsible the reader may be, she is never at fault and does not need to change but rather, the world should change to accommodate her.

Is that why modern women are in this sorry state they are in?

[Chazmatazz269]

Women can do no wrong and men can do no right. This is a nearly universal belief in psychology and sociology, which are the foundation for nearly all “self help” guides. Nearly every book ever written that even suggests that a woman might have room for improvement has been banned as “misogynistic”. So, yes, the vast majority of self help guides tell women that they’re perfect exactly as they are and then teach them how to manipulate men to take the blame for everything and bend to women’s will. Welcome to your patriarchy.

[Ariesman81]

That's what women do... enable bad behavior.

The idea that women must have delusional confidence is why so many women are on SSRIs and have a collection of rubber dicks.

Women need to stop listening to men and start listening to their fathers again. Your single dusty ass mother wants you to burn in hell with her.

[melssvdv]

Basically spoiling them.

[Ariesman81]

Scripture, particularly in Luke 12:51-53 and Matthew 10:34-36, records Jesus stating He came not to bring earthly peace but division, causing conflict within families, separating fathers from sons, mothers from daughters, and daughters-in-law from mothers-in-law, as people choose sides between following Him or rejecting Him, creating a spiritual divide even in households.

[loveslongnails]

Hmmm... what exactly does " I noticed a clear difference between books aimed at men and books aimed at women" mean? Does it mean you looked at the titles of the books? The Top 4 rated self-help books for men and women are:
Men: 10% Happier, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Atomic Habits, Dare to Lead Women: The Body Keeps The Score, Atomic Habits, ADHD 2.0 (sounds like a medical book), The Gifts of Imperfection.

So you didn't do it by title. Then you claim books aimed at women subtly suggest the world needs to change to accommodate them? Really... have you read any of them, or did you copy and paste them from a review that suits your narrative? Did you even browse through them?
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[loveslongnails]

Well guess what? Since "Atomic Habits" is on both lists, I can throw that out.
* Here's a summary of ADHD 2.0: - a practical guide for individuals seeking to understand the brain's functioning and harness their unique traits to their advantage. The authors explain, in an easy-to-understand manner, how to utilize your thinking type to stay focused, build good habits, and enhance your emotional well-being.
* Here's a summary of The Body Keeps the Score: - an international bestseller and one of the most influential self-help books of recent decades. The book combines scientific research, neuroscience, and timeless wisdom, showing how emotional trauma can affect the body, emotions, and mind.
* Here's a summary of The Gifts of Imperfection: - This book is incredibly empowering. It helps let go of self-doubt, learn to embrace vulnerability, and live an authentic life. The author emphasizes the importance of self-love and self-acceptance. The book serves as a guide to a meaningful life and inner freedom, which is often lacking in everyday life.

Hmmmmmm... none of those books for women say a DAMN thing about expecting the world to accommodate THEM. Quite the opposite in fact; they're all about inner growth, understanding how the brain works, how emotional trauma can affect you, etc.

I don't know who you are, but as I said before, everything about your "game" here on GAG screams of patriarchal influence to denigrate and disparage any sense of value a woman might have if she does not strictly cater to the rule of males. You sound like a troll for the Mormons or Christian Nationalists campaigning for the return of trad wives whose ONLY JOB is to be " in the kitchen, barefoot and making babies".

And yes, everything about your posts scream "I'm really a dude"

[beefcakebradybatson]

Whatever, boy-o.

[Berethor]

Accountability is the Kryptonite of Women don't you know? especially Modern Women. :)

[Snakeyes7]

Self help materials should never be gendered. The teaching of stoicism and the encouragement to accomplish their goals should be standard in any self-help book.

[Telekinetic-Potato]

This sounds like one of those tik tok posts designed to get engagement from incels

[exitseven]

Very astute observation.