Why has women's happiness plummeted since the 70s?

[Redwood]

Uppin' to read through it and hopefully get some fresh female perspectives on the question (there's at least like 5 of them on this forum, right?)

Same here.

 

[DaPresident]

It’s easy to say social media, but SM plays/played a huge role in it.


People see these curated posts, touched up images, etc and really believe everyone is doing way better than they are…I’ve said it before but, “comparison is the thief of joy” folks got this FOMO when it’s really, just an illusion.

Add to that, the hold material possessions and money has had on us…it always has, but the HUGE push it’s getting today, and you have folks depressed bc they don’t have this or that…they aren’t taking lavish vacations like they see what they perceive as “average” people taking…they feel like they’re incomplete bc they don’t have Dior, Gucci, Balmain, etc or stacks of disposable income to spend on real estate, cars, clothes, stunt with…

lastly, I feel we don’t appreciate the “small” things anymore. We lost our gratitude along the way. Everybody “getting money” (legal or illegal) all to stunt or buy something(s) to show off/brag about/flex on, to the next person. People whining bc they can’t take two vacations a year, go to Almafi Coast, etc when they could be happy and appreciate where THEIR money/means take them. Soon as we get something we hold it up to the next person to see how it compares to what they have, if we DEEM they deserve to have it or can they afford it.

life wasn’t perfect before social media, but it was simpler and a little bit more fun. There was some “mystery” to things…we had to actually WAIT for information and knowledge, lastly, couldn’t see that person across the country/world who we don’t know, looking like they’re doing better than us, when it LOOKS LIKE they “shouldn’t be” smh

just my take on it

 

[Ol’Otis]

Dear lord I wouldn’t wanna be born in any other time period

Tbh sis I wouldn’t have mind being a young adult during the mid to late 70s

 

[BaldingSoHard]

There is also an article that says single women are happier than those in relationships or with children.

This, to me, seems obvious.

 

[BushidoBrown]

Fight for your right to wage slave brehettes

They’re not wired for this breadwinner shyt

what other choice do the ugly ones have who wouldnt get chose either way

 

[Neuromancer]

Tbh sis I wouldn’t have mind being a young adult during the mid to late 70s

So we could go to NAM! Nah breh, heroin bomb exploded in the Black community with all the Drugs Mr. Charlie brought over.

 

[NinoBrown]

This thread hit real different in the pandemic lol...

Social Media, plain and simple have diminished the happiness of women at an astronomical level...

 

[Ol’Otis]

So we could go to NAM! Nah breh, heroin bomb exploded in the Black community with all the Drugs Mr. Charlie brought over.

Naw breh shoot me in the foot I’ll shoot you in urs


Also I don’t think Los Angeles heroine epidemic was that bad
Now let’s sit on the porch drink Erk&Jerk and listen to the O’Jays

 

[Neuromancer]

Naw breh shoot me in the foot I’ll shoot you in urs


Also I don’t think Los Angeles heroine epidemic was that bad
Now let’s sit on the porch drink Erk&Jerk and listen to the O’Jays

NY's was. They made mad movies about it.

 

[Ol’Otis]

NY's was. They made mad movies about it.

I know I’ve seen Escape from New York

 

[Ol’Otis]

I think we can all agree
Everybody happiness has plummeted since the 70s

we all depressed, drunk, and horny

 

[Mandarin Duck]

The back end of what a true breadwinner represents is even a mindfukk to alot of dudes

Bro I asked my father why he stuck around and raised us the other day

That man deserves a fukking award.

 

[The Realist Perspective]

what other choice do the ugly ones have who wouldnt get chose either way

i mean your mom did ok

 

[Ol’Otis]

I think we can all agree
Everybody happiness has plummeted since the 70s

we all depressed, drunk, and horny

To this day!