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Is the Household Obsolete? Charlotte Perkins Gilman on Economy, Androcentrism, and the Socialization of Care

Is the Household Obsolete? Charlotte Perkins Gilman on Economy, Androcentrism, and the Socialization of Care

Published by Jenni Sidey

Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860–1935) is well known to lovers of Gothic horror for her acclaimed story The Yellow Wallpaper (1892). This story, considered one of the first written documents on postpartum depression, reveals the gender bias of the psychologists of her time. But Gilman was more than just a writer of Gothic horror fiction: she was also a prolific poet, lecturer, illustrator, and essayist. After her divorce from Charles Stetson, she was the subject of a scandal, becoming the indirect target of editorials in ultra-conservative magazines that questioned the ability of literate women to fulfil their duties as wives and mothers. Like many women of the Progressive Era, such as Jane Addams and Anna Julia Cooper, her biography would make a fascinating basis for a TV series or film. (If you are reading this and you are a producer with the means: I have the ideas for the script; please get in touch!) Perhaps most intriguing of all is how a woman who never had the opportunity to attend university and had to educate herself …

People Who Feel Drained By Group Conversations Usually Have These 11 Personality Traits

People Who Feel Drained By Group Conversations Usually Have These 11 Personality Traits

Published by Jenni Sidey

When many voices fill a room, it can be a bit overwhelming. Too many different opinions in one space can be all-consuming. If this type of environment makes you feel drained, you are not alone. It can be overstimulating. Group conversations can be fun. When everyone is on the same page, they can flow well. However, there are many times when too many voices feel just that: too much. Some people thrive in situations like this. They love talking to as many people as possible. This person is typically outgoing and socially motivated. If you don’t feel that way, it’s probably because you have certain personality traits. People who feel drained by group conversations usually have these 11 personality traits 1. They are introverted Giselleflissak from Getty Images Signature via Canva Naturally introverted people can struggle in group social situations. Known for keeping to themselves, introverts can be easily overwhelmed when speaking with too many people at once. They have been categorized as disliking people when in reality, they prefer more comfortable social situations. They …

People Who Refuse To Use The Self-Checkout At Grocery Stores Almost Always Have These 11 Specific Personality Traits

People Who Refuse To Use The Self-Checkout At Grocery Stores Almost Always Have These 11 Specific Personality Traits

Published by Jenni Sidey

While self-checkout is intended to make shopping more efficient and accessible for customers and cheaper for stores, some people simply refuse to use them when they’re running errands. Whether it’s an aversion to technology in general or specific things like extraversion, people who refuse to use the self-checkout at grocery stores almost always have these specific personality traits. These people aren’t moving through their lives on autopilot or under a threat of urgency they can’t explain — they’re being intentional about how they navigate through the world. Even if their choices are more time-consuming or inconvenient in the framework of “productivity,” they don’t mind spending more time and effort on things that truly boost their well-being and happiness. People who refuse to use the self-checkout at grocery stores almost always have these 11 specific personality traits 1. They’re extroverted Jacob Lund | Shutterstock According to a Cognitive Neuroscience study, many extroverted people have a preference for actively seeking out, enjoying, and making time for social interactions, in comparison to their introverted counterparts, who prefer solitude. …