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Modern African woman in self-denial

In psychology, cognitive dissonance is the mental stress or discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time, or is confronted by new information that conflicts with existing beliefs, ideas or values.

The modern African woman is the perfect example of this discomfort. It tears her apart each day. Especially when she is caught up between being modern and being true to her African roots.

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