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What does it mean?
Rudner jokes that women fear judgment from other women more than men's lack of discretion when undressing.
In plain terms
Women worry more about female judgment than male interest.
What can you take from it?
Social judgment often comes from peers more than outsiders.

Where it applies

  • social settings
  • body image issues
  • female friendships

Putting it to work

  • ignore peer judgment
  • focus on self acceptance
  • question stereotypes

Questions to consider

  • Do women judge each other more harshly?
  • Where does body insecurity come from?

Another view

This relies on gender stereotypes that may not apply universally.

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