gianluca_orienti :
In an ideal egalitarian upbringing, development might unfold in a more balanced, linear, and coherent way. In reality, however, what we consciously know about ourselves does not necessarily align with what has been shaped through unconscious experience. The conscious mind may be entirely unaware of this gap, and in some cases the unconscious can construct a sense of continuity and coherence despite underlying inconsistencies.
While trauma does not alter DNA itself, it can influence gene expression through epigenetic mechanisms and may therefore affect the biological systems involved in stress regulation. In this way, trauma can contribute to shaping unconscious patterns, the relationship between conscious and unconscious processes, and, ultimately, culture itself. Likewise, thousands of years of male dominance and heteronormative norms have profoundly shaped societies across cultures, influencing institutions, values, expectations, and the ways individuals come to understand themselves and others.
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