Ruth Whippman

Whippman is the author of America the Anxious: How Our Pursuit of Happiness is Creating a Nation of Nervous Wrecks, out Oct. 4

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Why the American Dream Is Making You Unhappy

It sets unrealistic expectations

By Ruth Whippman

Women's 'Empowerment' Is Not Real Power

The word empowerment has become the rallying cry of mainstream feminism, with virtually any act performed enthusiastically by a woman–from washing her hair to posting her bikini photos–now designated as “empowering.” But while everyone from...

By Ruth Whippman

'Empowerment' Is Warping Women's View of Real Power

Look to Hillary Clinton's troubles for an illustration

By Ruth Whippman
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