“Unveiling the Hidden Bias: How a Viral TikTok Trend Reveals the Dark Reality of Weaponized Incompetence Against Women”
Women have been calling out weaponized incompetence on Tiktok
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According to a 2019 survey conducted by P&G in Spain, three in every four women bear the burden of mental load.
Furthermore, 63% of mothers claim to have an infinite mental to-do list, compared to 25% of fathers.
87% of mothers are primarily responsible for everything running smoothly at home, and 69% say their partners chip in, but only when asked to.
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Another study, published in the American Sociological Review in 2019, identified four clear stages of mental work that fall directly on women: anticipating needs, identifying options, deciding among the options, and monitoring the results.
“Initially, the feeling of being ‘needed’ or ‘superior’ at certain tasks might be uplifting, but as more and more chores are undertaken, and the division of labor becomes more uneven, feelings of resentment and burnout are likely to quickly follow,” Dr. Scott revealed.
When asked if she considered weaponized incompetence a form of abuse, Dr. Scott replied: “Without question, repeated instances of weaponized incompetence will put an increasingly heavier burden on one partner, which is a form of abuse, even if unintentional.”
Women, especially moms married to men, seem to experience it the most
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