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Have you ever been told to cheer up in public?

Being told to cheer up” or “smile more” is a common occurrence for most women, but is it a ...

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07.00 6 Aug 2024


Have you ever been told to cheer up in public?


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07.00 6 Aug 2024


Being told to cheer up” or “smile more” is a common occurrence for most women, but is it a sign of a wider issue that society expects women to suppress their internal lives?  Writer Rachel Connelly will tell us her reaction to the experience.


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