In her essay entitled "The Problem of Feminine Masochism", Horney felt she proved that cultures and societies worldwide encouraged women to be dependent on men for their love, prestige, wealth, care and protection.
Oma essees "The Problem of Feminine Masochism" kirjeldas Horney kultuuride ja ühiskondade survet naistele, milles nad on sunnitud olema sõltuvad meeste armastusest, prestiižist, tervisest, hoolitsusest ja kaitsest.