Karen Horney

Karen Horney was a pioneering psychoanalyst known for her work on personality and human development. She emphasized that social and cultural factors significantly shape our behavior and sense of self. Horney believed that feelings of anxiety and insecurity often stem from experiences of childhood, but she also highlighted the importance of personal growth and self-awareness in overcoming these issues. Unlike some of her contemporaries, she challenged traditional views on gender and personality, promoting the idea that individuals can develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others through understanding and effort.