Why do some women become the first to question another woman's freedom? Why does a woman who chooses her own clothes, career, partner or lifestyle sometimes face harsher judgement from other women than from men? The answer may lie in a mindset that has been passed down for generations. When someone grows up believing that women must always obey, sacrifice and stay within certain boundaries, those beliefs can begin to feel normal. Eventually, they may start defending the same rules that restrict their own freedom and the choices of other women.
