Sorry not sorry

What does shame have to do with femininity? Feeling shame is completely normal, regardless of gender. However, women often feel ashamed and apologize, particularly for their own bodies, for being perceived as too successful, for being single, or for remaining childless. Anika Landsteiner has observed this phenomenon in herself and explores the question of why this is the case. In thoughtful, personal writings about all aspects of her life – from work to illness, sexuality, and her engagement with her biography – she reflects on self-worth, boundary violations, and the realization that she will no longer diminish herself, neither by her own actions nor by others.