Description
For generations, women have endured frenemies, workplace saboteurs, and the subtle warfare of gossip—behavior often overlooked yet deeply harmful. Mean offers long-overdue validation for those invisible wounds and the social dynamics behind them.
Blending science-backed research with relatable storytelling, research psychologist Dr. Tracy Vaillancourt examines the hidden forces shaping female aggression. She unpacks the “Queen Bee” phenomenon, the effects of social pain, the biological roots of why women fight dirty, and much more. You’ll also learn to recognize the mechanisms of strategic indirect aggression, from backhanded compliments to the exclusion of rivals.
Mean also explores how patriarchal systems have forced women into a scarcity mindset, making them feel they must tear each other down to survive. You’ll find real-life examples that illustrate how these dynamics play out, ranging from the public shaming of women in the media to heartbreaking stories of teenage bullying and coworker betrayal.
But this isn’t just an analysis of the problem. It is a call-to-action providing insights for recognizing toxic patterns, resisting moral disengagement, and promoting psychological safety. It challenges you to examine your own complicity and move from competition toward collaboration. Mean is an essential guide for any woman ready to understand the “why” behind our aggression and how we can finally break the cycle.
Product Details
Writer: Vaillancourt, Tracy
Release Date: 2027-02-16
FOC Date: 2027-01-12
Page Count: 288
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SKU: 9781668016060
Barcode: 9781668016060
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