"In the Age of AI, The World Needs Feminine Wisdom More Than Ever"

"In the Age of AI, The World Needs Feminine Wisdom More Than Ever"

For years, we have been talking about gender equality and balance, but ironically, in the process, we have glorified masculine qualities—associating power, success, and leadership only with traits like assertiveness, ambition, and dominance. Women have been encouraged to lean in, be more competitive, and adopt traditionally masculine energies—but at what cost?

This Women’s Day, instead of just celebrating women who excel in traditionally male-dominated areas, can we also honor the feminine qualities that make society whole?

This Women’s Day, let’s not just ask women to lean in—let’s ask society to lean back toward balance.

The Overemphasis on Masculine Traits

In our pursuit of gender equality, society has largely rewarded qualities like:

  • Assertiveness – Taking charge, making decisions
  • Independence – Self-sufficiency, being “strong” alone
  • Competitiveness – Winning, striving for the top
  • Efficiency & Logic – Prioritizing results over emotional depth
  • Decisiveness & Drive – Moving fast, taking risks

Meanwhile, qualities like these have been undervalued:

  • Empathy – The ability to deeply understand others
  • Intuition – A powerful inner knowing beyond logic
  • Nurturing – Supporting and uplifting people
  • Patience & Presence – Slowing down, being fully engaged
  • Collaboration & Connection – Strengthening relationships

This overcorrection has not just affected women, but society as a whole. When we suppress feminine energy, we lose balance.

When we suppress feminine energy, we lose balance.

The Imbalance is Disturbing Human Harmony

Not everyone is meant to be hyper-driven and competitive. A healthy society needs both energies—some of us naturally lean toward the masculine, others toward the feminine. When feminine traits are dismissed as “weak,” we create a world that is more aggressive, disconnected, and transactional. The cost? Burnout, isolation, a lack of deep fulfillment.


The Age of AI – Why Feminine Qualities Matter More Than Ever

With AI automating logic, efficiency, and problem-solving, the irony is that what AI cannot replace is human intuition, emotional intelligence, and the ability to nurture relationships. The very qualities we’ve sidelined for decades—empathy, creativity, and collaboration—are now the most valuable.

If we don’t restore balance now, we risk turning humans into machines, stripping away what makes us unique.

Redefining Success and Power This Women’s Day

  • Success shouldn’t mean just being more masculine.
  • True power is in wholeness—integrating both feminine and masculine strengths.
  • Let’s celebrate women for who they are, not just for how well they fit into a masculine mold.
  • Can we redefine leadership to include deep listening, emotional intelligence, and collaboration as strengths?
  • This Women’s Day, let’s not just ask women to lean in—let’s ask society to lean back toward balance.

A Call for a New Kind of Celebration

Instead of only celebrating women who have "broken barriers" by adopting masculine traits, let’s celebrate the feminine qualities of all human beings that sustain life, connection, and humanity. The world doesn’t need more aggression, competition, and detachment—it needs more warmth, wisdom, and care.

This isn’t about choosing one over the other—it’s about restoring balance. A world where both energies are valued is a world where true harmony prevails.


Geetha Solaraj ( She /Her)

Author / Managing Partner, Brahmi- Center for Counselling & Transformation | Neurodiversity Advocate & Ally | Counselling Psychologist | Life skills & Emotional Intelligence Trainer | Artist | Fashion Stylist

2 小时前

So well written Parul! Agree, AI can do a lot of jobs but being Humane is what is going to be the key and women at that are masters of empathy, understanding and patience and I think that is the very reason we women make great leaders as well because we bring that quality into everything that we do! The art of mastering the balance of life, whether its assertiveness, empathy or vulnerability is a talent we all should possess!

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Sunil Gill

Growing an ecosystem for Self-designed learning/ Promoting alternative learning models/ Advocate STEAM. I help young innovative educators build coaching abilities, influence & social leadership.

5 小时前

So powerful wisdom Dr. Parul Minhas. We often misunderstand its connection that takes any team or institutions ahead not products. The highest form of energy empathy, resilience, patience, love and compassion leads people to make the world better.

Farzana Shaik

HOD Social Science "Dedicated Education Leader with Expertise in CBSE Training and Curriculum Management".

7 小时前

feminist wisdom in the age of AI is not just about gender—it’s about creating a fair, ethical, and inclusive future for all.

John Rainford FRSA FTLS

Business Meta-Skills EI >Authentic Leadership >Speaker >Ethical AI >Systems Leadership >Scenario Planning >Wellness Advocate MIND >EY Coach for Global Entrepreneurs >Energy, Education, Healthcare, Humanity & Wellbeing

15 小时前

I agree whole heartedly ??

Rashmi Tamuly

Social Work Educator & Family Counsellor

15 小时前

Absolutely true - the quiet strength of women has to be valued and the over emphasis on masculine traits has to be toned down so that the balance can be achieved

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