THE DECOLONIZATION OF THE FEMININE: WHY WOMEN TODAY NEED TO AWAKEN FEMININE CONSCIOUSNESS

Abstract

The decolonization of the feminine refers to the analysis and transformation of the hierarchies of power and knowledge that have historically marginalized and oppressed women. This process involves questioning the Eurocentric and patriarchal models that shape the conceptions of gender, body, sexuality, and identity, in addition to seeking alternatives that recognize and value the diversity of feminine experiences in different sociocultural contexts. This article adopts a qualitative approach, using bibliographic research as an analysis tool to shed light on the possibility of a society in which the feminine is recognized and respected in its essence. Based on Jungian and Transpersonal psychology, the potentialities and challenges of inhabiting a female body, regardless of biological gender, are explored. The article proposes a reflection on the characteristics of introspection, feeling, and creativity, understood as a power of transformation and self-regulation, accessible to all people who allow themselves to deepen their self-awareness. Authors such as Bolen (2003), Estes (1992), Jung (1964), Owen (1994), and Woolger (1994) will be presented, providing theoretical support for the proposal of this article to promote women's autonomy so that they can have a more balanced life, awakening feminine consciousness and contributing to a more just and happy society. The guiding question of the research is: but why expand feminine consciousness? In our culture, the masculine principle is often overvalued while the feminine is associated with sensitivity, love and childlikeness and is therefore underestimated. Expanding feminine consciousness is essential to recover the creative and creative potential that exists in all of us, and thus promote internal and collective balance.