Angelica Puzio Ferrara
Dr. Angelica Puzio Ferrara is a developmental psychologist at Stanford's Clayman Institute, known for her research on emotional dynamics in relationships. She coined the term 'man-keeping' to describe the unrecognized emotional labor women often perform in heterosexual relationships, highlighting the imbalance in emotional support roles that can leave women feeling drained.
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Angelica Puzio Ferrara of Stanford University created the term 'mankeeping' to describe the work women do to meet the social and emotional needs of men.
why it’s bad for women and men – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-19
Angelica Ferrara is a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University who coined the term 'mankeeping'.
por que as mulheres estão exaustas de cuidar emocionalmente dos homens
Brazil· 2025-07-30
Dr Angelica Puzio Ferrara coined the term 'man-keeping' to describe the emotional support women provide in romantic relationships.
Is 'man-keeping' draining your relationships?
Kenya· 2025-07-13
Dr Angelica Puzio Ferrara coined the term 'man-keeping' to describe the emotional support women provide in romantic relationships.
Is 'man-keeping' draining your relationships?Kenya· 2025-07-12