Mean: The Psychology of Female Rivalry and How to Break the Cycle
Autor Dr Tracy Vaillancourt Ph.D Cu Alyssa Giacobbeen Limba Engleză Hardback – 11 mar 2027
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.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781668016060
ISBN-10: 1668016060
Pagini: 288
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 19 mm
Greutate: 0.45 kg
Editura: S&S/Simon Element
Colecția S&S/Simon Element
ISBN-10: 1668016060
Pagini: 288
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 19 mm
Greutate: 0.45 kg
Editura: S&S/Simon Element
Colecția S&S/Simon Element
Notă biografică
Tracy Vaillancourt, PhD is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair and professor of psychology at the University of Ottawa. She is a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and a competitive soccer coach.
Recenzii
“Beautifully told with honesty and compassion, Mean is a powerful, overdue look at what we lose, both individually and collectively, when women tear one another down, and what becomes possible when we lift each other up. Tracy Vaillancourt has written a book that begs to be talked about. Get a copy for yourself and your girlfriends.” —Jennifer Wallace, New York Times bestselling author of Mattering and Never Enough.
“Tracy Vaillancourt is a consummate researcher and storyteller. Her dive into the science of viciousness is a fascinating read that will no doubt resonate—and also help us make sense of those times when we've been treated less than well so we can move on.” —Jaimie Arona Krems, associate professor of psychology and director of the UCLA Center for Friendship Research
“Mean is a brave book. Fearless, deeply personal, and grounded in rigorous science, Mean names the quiet cruelty women direct at one another and refuses to look away. Tracy doesn’t let men off the hook, and she doesn’t ask women to be nice; she asks us to stop being mean. Weaving together our evolutionary past, cultural pressure, and her own painful experiences, she explains why women so often compete through gossip, exclusion, and the deniable glance, and what it costs all of us. Essential reading for anyone who has ever been told she was ‘overthinking it.’” —Maryanne Fisher, PhD, full professor of psychology and Santamarian research chair in the Faculty of Science at Saint Mary’s University
“Mean is an absolute winner, providing deep insight into women’s complex psychology around competition and aggression, as well as cooperation. Anchored in solid science, Dr. Vaillancourt takes the reader on a deep dive into the nuances of how women's psychology is shaped by the interaction of a long evolutionary history as they interact with the modern cultural influences of socialization and patriarchy.” — David M. Buss, author of The Evolution of Desire: Strategies of Human Mating.
“Dr. Vaillancourt seamlessly weaves together science, pop culture, and juicy personal stories to reveal the intricacies of female same-sex competition. An important read for those hoping to help women and for women hoping to improve themselves.” —Tania Reynolds, PhD, assistant professor of psychology at the University of New Mexico
“Tracy Vaillancourt is a consummate researcher and storyteller. Her dive into the science of viciousness is a fascinating read that will no doubt resonate—and also help us make sense of those times when we've been treated less than well so we can move on.” —Jaimie Arona Krems, associate professor of psychology and director of the UCLA Center for Friendship Research
“Mean is a brave book. Fearless, deeply personal, and grounded in rigorous science, Mean names the quiet cruelty women direct at one another and refuses to look away. Tracy doesn’t let men off the hook, and she doesn’t ask women to be nice; she asks us to stop being mean. Weaving together our evolutionary past, cultural pressure, and her own painful experiences, she explains why women so often compete through gossip, exclusion, and the deniable glance, and what it costs all of us. Essential reading for anyone who has ever been told she was ‘overthinking it.’” —Maryanne Fisher, PhD, full professor of psychology and Santamarian research chair in the Faculty of Science at Saint Mary’s University
“Mean is an absolute winner, providing deep insight into women’s complex psychology around competition and aggression, as well as cooperation. Anchored in solid science, Dr. Vaillancourt takes the reader on a deep dive into the nuances of how women's psychology is shaped by the interaction of a long evolutionary history as they interact with the modern cultural influences of socialization and patriarchy.” — David M. Buss, author of The Evolution of Desire: Strategies of Human Mating.
“Dr. Vaillancourt seamlessly weaves together science, pop culture, and juicy personal stories to reveal the intricacies of female same-sex competition. An important read for those hoping to help women and for women hoping to improve themselves.” —Tania Reynolds, PhD, assistant professor of psychology at the University of New Mexico
Descriere
A fascinating research-based guide to understanding the evolutionary history behind women's competitive nature with one another, why it's holding us back, and how we can reshape the culture that divides us