Question

According to Horney, a woman's sense of inferiority is

a) Inherent and unavoidable
b) A result of womb envy
c) Developed through the Oedipus complex
d) A societal construct

Answer 1

According to Horney, a woman's sense of inferiority is A societal construct. The correct Option A Inherent and unavoidable.

Step-by-step explanation:

Horney, a notable psychoanalyst, diverged from traditional Freudian theories, asserting that a woman's sense of inferiority is not inherent but rather a societal construct. She argued that societal expectations and norms play a crucial role in shaping women's perceptions of themselves. Horney rejected Freud's Oedipus complex and proposed that women's feelings of inferiority are rooted in cultural and societal influences rather than biological factors.

Horney's theory emphasizes the impact of cultural and social forces on the development of personality, challenging prevailing notions about women's innate feelings of inferiority. By attributing this sense of inferiority to external influences, Horney provided a more nuanced understanding of the complexities involved in the formation of gender identity and self-perception. The correct Option A Inherent and unavoidable.

Answer 2

According to Horney, a woman's sense of inferiority is d) A societal construct.

Step-by-step explanation:

Horney, a notable psychoanalyst, diverged from traditional Freudian theories, asserting that a woman's sense of inferiority is not inherent but rather a societal construct. She argued that societal expectations and norms play a crucial role in shaping women's perceptions of themselves. Horney rejected Freud's Oedipus complex and proposed that women's feelings of inferiority are rooted in cultural and societal influences rather than biological factors.

Horney's theory emphasizes the impact of cultural and social forces on the development of personality, challenging prevailing notions about women's innate feelings of inferiority. By attributing this sense of inferiority to external influences, Horney provided a more nuanced understanding of the complexities involved in the formation of gender identity and self-perception.

Option A is correct.