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title: shame
date: 2024-02-15T11:07:00-05:00
author: Grace Koch
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# shame

Shaming is a primary tool of social control against women and gender-expansive people. In countries across the globe, women are taught to be ashamed of our bodies, sexuality, ambitions, feelings, and many other aspects of our life stories even when they are beyond our control. Learning to overcome shame is a powerful step for personal growth.

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