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What does it mean?
You wrong yourselves - the woman is so hard Upon the woman.
In plain terms
You blame yourselves; women are difficult for other women.
What can you take from it?
Internal conflict arises when women judge each other harshly.

Where it applies

  • workplace competition
  • social media

Putting it to work

  • foster solidarity
  • reduce judgment

Questions to consider

  • How can women support each other?
  • What causes internal blame?

Another view

Not all interactions are hard.

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