Researcher Leah Ruppanner is challenging long-held stereotypes that have been perpetuated in society, suggesting that women are unfairly burdened with emotional labor and household responsibilities. According to Ruppanner, the notion that women are naturally better at managing domestic duties and taking on emotional thinking is a myth that can have serious consequences for their mental health and well-being. In a bid to reclaim their headspace, Ruppanner is offering practical advice on how to break free from these expectations and create a more balanced life. In this insightful interview, Ruppanner shares her expertise on how to challenge these damaging stereotypes and create a more equitable distribution of household responsibilities.
"Men can't see the mess." "Women are better at chores." These myths position women to take on more emotional thinking, says researcher Leah Ruppanner. She shares what works to reclaim your headspace.
