'I rage and I don't care': Why women are reclaiming their anger
Summary
More women in the UK are openly expressing anger, with one in five British women reporting feeling angry frequently in 2024, up from one in ten in 2020. Experts say this anger comes from the pressure of balancing work, family, and the "mental load" of household duties, along with experiences of sexism and violence.Key Facts
- Chess Galea, a music artist, now openly expresses her anger instead of hiding it.
- A 2024 survey found 20% of British women felt angry during much of the previous day, double the rate from 2020.
- For nearly 20 years, more women than men worldwide have reported daily anger, with the gap increasing.
- Psychotherapist Jennifer Cox links suppressed anger in women to physical health problems like migraines and immune issues.
- Women spend about one hour more per day than men on unpaid work like chores and caregiving, according to the UK's Office for National Statistics.
- The "mental load" refers to the invisible work of managing a household, which mostly falls on women.
- Media portrayals of angry women are changing from negative stereotypes to more understanding and positive images.
- Women expressing anger at work can face social penalties, unlike men, who are less likely to be judged negatively for anger.
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