A MULTIDISCIPLINARY ANALYSIS OF THE CULTURAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ROOTS OF FEMALE AUTHENTICITY
Keywords:
Impostor Syndrome, Social Pathology, Authenticity, Wild Psyche, Historical-culturalAbstract
This study investigates the impostor syndrome as a social pathology resulting from the historical-cultural context that oppresses the instinctive and intuitive nature of women. Inspired by Clarissa Pinkola Estés' ideas about the importance of nurturing the wild psyche for the manifestation of women's dreams and desires, we examine how patriarchal society devalues introspection (YIN) movements, leading to the individual's disconnection with themselves. We argue that the impostor syndrome is a consequence of this distancing from the place of feminine power and can be circumvented through the liberation of the domesticated feminine. We argue that the achievement of financial, emotional, and spiritual independence is essential for women to feel safe to express their authenticity and essence.
