Assessment of the Importance of Cross-Cultural and Neuropsychological Approach and the Social Impact of Western Feminism on Women Across the World
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Cross-cultural Psychology, Western Feminism; Hegemony, Neuropsychology, PatriarchyAbstract
Across various cultures, feminism has impacted the way women perceive womanhood. It is common for women from diverse cultures to be encouraged to adopt Western feminist beliefs and views on gender equality, even regarding maternity. This feminist supremacy can dismiss cultural values that prioritise equity over equality as a means of social organisation. This research reflects on the contrasting analysis between Western feminism's view of tyrannical patriarchy as the culprit of gender inequality and a cross-cultural neuropsychological approach. The objective of this qualitative research study aimed to comprehend the impact of Western feminism on women from diverse cultural backgrounds. During 3000 BC, a large group of women in the Middle East held political ruling positions never achieved by the modern movement of Western feminism despite having a patriarchal political system. Not only did women have ruling authority, but they were also a critical part of state formation. We discovered a variety of historical, economic, and neuropsychological perspectives that challenge Western feminist ideologies. The findings of this study indicate the demand for a psychological approach that contemplates history, neuroscience, economy and cultures. According to this study, Western feminism can be perceived as a dominant ideology that overlooks essential challenges faced by women from diverse cultures, particularly those in the global south. Arguably, the Western feminist approach to addressing societal issues women face globally focuses selectively on equality while placing blame on patriarchy based on biased historical data.
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