In a typical "catch 22" situation,women who are independent,aggressive,and unemotional may be considered "unhealthy" even though women who are vain,emotional,dependent and irrational (all "feminine" traits in our culture)may be classified as having a histrionic or dependent personality disorder.This example of the gender bias in judging normality

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The gender bias in judging normality occurs because the standards for judging normality tend to be based on males, not females. This means that traits typically associated with men, such as assertiveness and independence, are often seen as normal, while traits typically associated with women, such as emotional expression and dependence, are seen as abnormal and may be classified as disorders. This is not due to any inherent biological differences between men and women, but rather reflects societal expectations and stereotypes.

In a Typical "Catch 22" Situation,women Who Are Independent,aggressive,and Unemotional