Why “Good Women” Suffer More | The Psychology of Caregiving | Vijender Masijeevi

This video explores a deeply uncomfortable but necessary question: Why do women consistently ignore their own health while taking care of everyone else? From being labeled as “ideal daughters, wives, and mothers” to silently carrying the emotional and physical burden of caregiving - this is not just a social issue, it is a biological, psychological, and structural crisis. Using concepts like the biopsychosocial model, gender role theory, and real-world data, we break down how society conditions women into self-sacrifice - and how that directly impacts their bodies through stress, hormonal imbalance, and long-term health issues. Research shows: - Women perform 2.5x more unpaid care work globally - In India, women spend ~5 hours daily on unpaid work - Chronic stress leads to higher cortisol levels, affecting immunity, hormones, and overall health This video is not about blaming individuals. It’s about understanding a system where: 👉 Caregiving becomes invisible 👉 Self-neglect becomes normalized 👉 And guilt becomes a permanent emotional state The most important question remains: “Who takes care of the caregivers?” If you’ve ever seen your mother, sister, partner, or any woman constantly putting herself last — this video will change how you see it forever. ⸻ About Dr Vijender: Dr Vijender Chauhan is an educator, UPSC Interviewer and Motivational speaker with an experience of over a decade. He is one of the most recognised faces among the UPSC aspirants. Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masijeevi Twitter: https://x.com/masijeevi?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masijeevi/ Public speaking series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZsjpxNdkPe9703jiUliZrRB8cZMIXPyH&si=iIQoHc2SrsoOdI1M Podcast with Dr Vijender: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZsjpxNdkPe8xHGGNWhzZEzVbugyiyGnd&si=qyySVVRlZNSba8LI #WomenHealth #CaregiverGuilt #MentalHealthAwareness #InvisibleLabor #WomenEmpowerment #IndianSociety #SelfCareMatters #EmotionalLabor #GenderRoles #HealthAwareness #StressAndHealth #SocialConditioning #WomenIssues #CazualTalk #VijenderChauhan