It emerged as a reaction to male-dominated developmental theories such as Sigmund Freud's view of female sexuality.
The original work of Karen Horney argued that male realities cannot describe female psychology or define their gender because they are not informed by girls' or women's experiences.
[3] The "feminine psychology" approach is often attributed to the pioneering work of Karen Horney, a psychologist from the late 19th century.
[4] She contradicted Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory, arguing that it is male-dominated and, therefore, harbored biases and phallocentric views.
[5] Horney claimed that for this reason, Freud's theory cannot describe femininity because it is informed by male reality and not by the actual female experience.
[9] Horney countered the Freudian concept: she deconstructed penis envy and described it as nothing more than women wanting to express their own natural needs for success and the security that is characteristic of both sexes.
According to a study conducted by Dr. Jennifer Stuart,[18] A woman's past can influence how, or if, she chooses to balance her work and home lives.