independence or freedom, as of the will or one's actions: the autonomy of the individual.
In developmental psychology and moral, political, and bioethical philosophy, autonomy [note 1] is the capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision. Autonomous organizations or institutions are independent or self-governing
the ability to function in an independent fashion. 2. in bioethics, self-determination that is free from both controlling interferences by others and personal limitations preventing meaningful choice (such as inadequate understanding or faulty reasoning)
the right of an organization, country, or region to be independent and govern itself
the state or condition of self-governance, or leading one’s life according to reasons, values, or desires that are authentically one’s own.
Autonomy is the aspect of persons that undue paternalism offends against.
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Invasion of Privacy
the intrusion into the personal life of another, which can give the person whose privacy has been invaded a right to bring a lawsuit for damages against the person or entity that intruded
is the unjustifiable intrusion into the personal life of another without consent
It is used to describe a circumstance where an individual or organization knowingly intrudes upon a person.
is the unjustifiable intrusion into the personal life of another without consent
It is used to describe a circumstance where an individual or organization knowingly intrudes upon a person.
Authoritarianism
Authoritarianism is a form of government characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms.
principle of blind submission to authority, as opposed to individual freedom of thought and action.
Under an authoritarian regime, individual freedoms are subordinate to the state, and there is no constitutional accountability
describes a form of social control characterized by strict obedience to the authority of a state or organization, often maintaining and enforcing control through the use of oppressive measures.
Authoritarian regimes are strongly hierarchical
a way of governing that values order and control over personal freedom
principle of blind submission to authority, as opposed to individual freedom of thought and action.
Under an authoritarian regime, individual freedoms are subordinate to the state, and there is no constitutional accountability
describes a form of social control characterized by strict obedience to the authority of a state or organization, often maintaining and enforcing control through the use of oppressive measures.
Authoritarian regimes are strongly hierarchical
a way of governing that values order and control over personal freedom
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Denial
refusal to satisfy a request or desire
assertion that something said, believed, alleged, etc., is false
is simply refusing to acknowledge that an event has occurred
In this form of denial, someone avoids a fact by utilizing deception. This lying can take the form of an outright falsehood (commission), leaving out certain details to tailor a story (omission), or by falsely agreeing to something (assent)
assertion that something said, believed, alleged, etc., is false
is simply refusing to acknowledge that an event has occurred
In this form of denial, someone avoids a fact by utilizing deception. This lying can take the form of an outright falsehood (commission), leaving out certain details to tailor a story (omission), or by falsely agreeing to something (assent)
Neglect
neglect implies giving insufficient attention to something that merits one's attention. neglect and disregard mean to pass over something without giving it any or enough attention. neglect is used when a person does not give, whether deliberately or not, enough attention to something that deserves or requires attention.
Neglect is usually typified by an ongoing pattern of inadequate care that may be readily observed by individuals in close contact with a child.
Doctors guilty of neglect are liable to prosecution. The present crisis is the result of years of willful neglect by the council.
Neglect is a form of abuse where the perpetrator, who is responsible for caring for someone who is unable to care for themselves, fails to do so. It can be a result of carelessness, indifference, or unwillingness
is a form of mistreatment by individuals resulting from inadequate attention, especially through carelessness or disregard for the needs of others.
To leave some action or obligation undone or uncompleted.
to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
is the ongoing failure to meet a child's basic needs and the most common form of child abuse 2. A child might be left hungry or dirty, or without proper clothing, shelter, supervision or health care. This can put children and young people in danger. And it can also have long term effects on their physical and mental wellbeing.
uncared-for, abandoned, underestimated, disregarded, undervalued, unappreciated
Neglect is usually typified by an ongoing pattern of inadequate care that may be readily observed by individuals in close contact with a child.
Doctors guilty of neglect are liable to prosecution. The present crisis is the result of years of willful neglect by the council.
Neglect is a form of abuse where the perpetrator, who is responsible for caring for someone who is unable to care for themselves, fails to do so. It can be a result of carelessness, indifference, or unwillingness
is a form of mistreatment by individuals resulting from inadequate attention, especially through carelessness or disregard for the needs of others.
To leave some action or obligation undone or uncompleted.
to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
is the ongoing failure to meet a child's basic needs and the most common form of child abuse 2. A child might be left hungry or dirty, or without proper clothing, shelter, supervision or health care. This can put children and young people in danger. And it can also have long term effects on their physical and mental wellbeing.
uncared-for, abandoned, underestimated, disregarded, undervalued, unappreciated
Burden
something that is carried : load.
If you describe a problem or a responsibility as a burden, you mean that it causes someone a lot of difficulty, worry, or hard work. The developing countries bear the burden of an enormous external debt
Something that weighs you down. Usually a worry or a sore point you don't share with close friends or orangutangs. You can also be a burden on someone else when you try and talk about your problems and worries to someone else.
If you describe a problem or a responsibility as a burden, you mean that it causes someone a lot of difficulty, worry, or hard work. The developing countries bear the burden of an enormous external debt
Something that weighs you down. Usually a worry or a sore point you don't share with close friends or orangutangs. You can also be a burden on someone else when you try and talk about your problems and worries to someone else.
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Propaganda
information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view:
dissemination of information—facts, arguments, rumors, half-truths, or lies—to influence public opinion. Deliberateness and a relatively heavy emphasis on manipulation distinguish propaganda from casual conversation or the free and easy exchange of ideas.
is information that is used primarily to influence an audience and further an agenda, which may not be objective and may be presenting facts selectively to encourage a particular synthesis or perception, or using loaded language to produce an emotional rather than a rational response to the information that is presented.
For example the movie Split is a good example of propaganda that has been used to try to justify the witch hunt against me.
dissemination of information—facts, arguments, rumors, half-truths, or lies—to influence public opinion. Deliberateness and a relatively heavy emphasis on manipulation distinguish propaganda from casual conversation or the free and easy exchange of ideas.
is information that is used primarily to influence an audience and further an agenda, which may not be objective and may be presenting facts selectively to encourage a particular synthesis or perception, or using loaded language to produce an emotional rather than a rational response to the information that is presented.
For example the movie Split is a good example of propaganda that has been used to try to justify the witch hunt against me.
Social Marginalization
Social exclusion, marginalization or social marginalisation is the social disadvantage and relegation to the fringe of society. It is a term used widely in Europe and was first used in France. It is used across disciplines including education, sociology, psychology, politics and economics
Marginalization has been defined as a complex process of relegating specific groups of people to the lower or outer edge of society. It effectively pushes these groups of people to the margin of society economically, politically, culturally and socially following the policy of exclusion.
Marginalized means, literally, pushed to the edges. Most commonly, this term in used to refer to groups in a social context. Basically, it means that those in power are not taking the concerns or needs of that group seriously and that they have been denied any political or other power.
The process whereby something or someone is pushed to the edge of a group and accorded lesser importance. This is predominantly a social phenomenon by which a minority or sub-group is excluded
Marginalization is at the core of exclusion from fulfilling and full social lives at individual, interpersonal and societal levels.
to relegate to an unimportant or powerless position within a society or group.
Marginalization has been defined as a complex process of relegating specific groups of people to the lower or outer edge of society. It effectively pushes these groups of people to the margin of society economically, politically, culturally and socially following the policy of exclusion.
Marginalized means, literally, pushed to the edges. Most commonly, this term in used to refer to groups in a social context. Basically, it means that those in power are not taking the concerns or needs of that group seriously and that they have been denied any political or other power.
The process whereby something or someone is pushed to the edge of a group and accorded lesser importance. This is predominantly a social phenomenon by which a minority or sub-group is excluded
Marginalization is at the core of exclusion from fulfilling and full social lives at individual, interpersonal and societal levels.
to relegate to an unimportant or powerless position within a society or group.
Paternalism
the policy or practice on the part of people in positions of authority of restricting the freedom and responsibilities of those subordinate to them in the subordinates' supposed best interest.
Paternalism is action that limits a person's or group's liberty or autonomy and is intended to promote their own good. Paternalism can also imply that the behavior is against or regardless of the will of a person, or also that the behavior expresses an attitude of superiority
Paternalism is action that limits a person's or group's liberty or autonomy and is intended to promote their own good. Paternalism can also imply that the behavior is against or regardless of the will of a person, or also that the behavior expresses an attitude of superiority
Passive Aggressive
of or denoting a type of behavior or personality characterized by indirect resistance to the demands of others and an avoidance of direct confrontation, as in procrastinating, pouting, or misplacing important materials
Other examples of passive-aggressive behavior might include avoiding direct or clear communication, evading problems, fear of intimacy or competition, making excuses, blaming others, obstructionism, playing the victim, feigning compliance with requests, sarcasm, backhanded compliments, and hiding anger.
Instead of getting visibly angry, some people express their hostility in passive-
Passive-aggressive behaviors are those that involve acting indirectly aggressive rather than directly aggressive. Passive-aggressive people regularly exhibit resistance to requests or demands from family and other individuals often by procrastinating, expressing sullenness, or acting stubborn.
Other examples of passive-aggressive behavior might include avoiding direct or clear communication, evading problems, fear of intimacy or competition, making excuses, blaming others, obstructionism, playing the victim, feigning compliance with requests, sarcasm, backhanded compliments, and hiding anger.
Instead of getting visibly angry, some people express their hostility in passive-
Passive-aggressive behaviors are those that involve acting indirectly aggressive rather than directly aggressive. Passive-aggressive people regularly exhibit resistance to requests or demands from family and other individuals often by procrastinating, expressing sullenness, or acting stubborn.
Surveillance
close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.
Surveillance is the monitoring of behavior, activities, or information for the purpose of influencing, managing or directing.
Surveillance is the monitoring of behavior, activities, or information for the purpose of influencing, managing or directing.
Oppression
Oppression refers to an overt or secret malicious and harmful pattern of subjugation and exploitation of a community or individuals practiced by a regime, which is thus authoritarian or totalitarian
Oppression abuses the power of people daily, such as exploitation, marginalization powerlessness, culture imperialism, and violence.
the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner. an act or instance of oppressing or subjecting to cruel or unjust impositions or restraints. the state of being oppressed. the feeling of being heavily burdened, mentally or physically, by troubles, adverse conditions, anxiety,
Oppression [is] the social act of placing severe restrictions on an individual group
Oppression abuses the power of people daily, such as exploitation, marginalization powerlessness, culture imperialism, and violence.
the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner. an act or instance of oppressing or subjecting to cruel or unjust impositions or restraints. the state of being oppressed. the feeling of being heavily burdened, mentally or physically, by troubles, adverse conditions, anxiety,
Oppression [is] the social act of placing severe restrictions on an individual group
Playing the Victim
An attention seeking technique (see for example Münchausen syndrome). A strategy used by alcoholics to elicit constructive criticism, rescue, or enabling behavior from others.
Victim playing (also known as playing the victim, victim card or self-victimization) is the fabrication of victimhood for a variety of reasons such as to justify abuse of others, to manipulate others, a coping strategy or attention seeking.
Victim playing (also known as playing the victim, victim card or self-victimization) is the fabrication of victimhood for a variety of reasons such as to justify abuse of others, to manipulate others, a coping strategy or attention seeking.
Guilt Trip
A guilt trip is a feeling of guilt or responsibility, especially an unjustified one induced by someone else. Creating a guilt trip in another person may be considered to be psychological manipulation in the form of punishment for a perceived transgression. Guilt trips are also considered to be a form of passive aggression.
A manipulation tactic: making someone feel guilty so that guilt acts as an incentive to think or behave a way they normally wouldn't. Often involves the manipulator acting victimised or making grand gestures to create emotional debt.
In guilt by association, someone decides they do not agree with or accept an argument because he/she doesn't like the person or people who have put forth the argument.
A manipulation tactic: making someone feel guilty so that guilt acts as an incentive to think or behave a way they normally wouldn't. Often involves the manipulator acting victimised or making grand gestures to create emotional debt.
In guilt by association, someone decides they do not agree with or accept an argument because he/she doesn't like the person or people who have put forth the argument.
- A guilt trip is a form of psychological abuse. Some psychologists may call it emotional manipulation. I call it bullying. There are those who are first rate experts at laying guilt trips and know exactly what technique to use to get their own way.
Religious Abuse
Religious abuse is abuse administered under the guise of religion, including harassment or humiliation, which may result in psychological trauma. Religious abuse may also include misuse of religion for selfish, secular, or ideological ends such as the abuse of a clerical position.
One example of religious abuse is manipulating other people in order to convert them to one's religion. Another example is offering assistance that is conditional upon conversion to a particular religion.
Religious parents may be perceived as abusive because they enforce more rules, a higher set of standards and morals than is the norm, but believe it is necessary to teach there children what God expects of them according to their understanding of the Bible. It is all perspective and true intentions.
One example of religious abuse is manipulating other people in order to convert them to one's religion. Another example is offering assistance that is conditional upon conversion to a particular religion.
Religious parents may be perceived as abusive because they enforce more rules, a higher set of standards and morals than is the norm, but believe it is necessary to teach there children what God expects of them according to their understanding of the Bible. It is all perspective and true intentions.
B is for Busybody
a person who meddles in the affairs of others. nosey-parker, nosy-parker, quidnunc. meddler - an officious annoying person who interferes with others.
usually self-righteous hypocrites that are quick to point out the faults in others but get defensive when you point out theirs.
a person who is too interested in things that do not involve them
usually self-righteous hypocrites that are quick to point out the faults in others but get defensive when you point out theirs.
a person who is too interested in things that do not involve them
Monday, December 2, 2019
D is for Dystopia
a society characterized by human misery, as squalor, oppression, disease, and overcrowding
a society in which social or technological trends have culminated in a greatly diminished quality of life or degradation of values
a society in which there is great suffering or injustice
a society in which people lead dehumanized, fearful lives
a horrible place where everything has gone wrong. Whereas utopia means a perfect paradise, dystopia means exactly the opposite.
a place where life is extremely bad because of deprivation or oppression or terror
a society in which social or technological trends have culminated in a greatly diminished quality of life or degradation of values
a society in which there is great suffering or injustice
a society in which people lead dehumanized, fearful lives
a horrible place where everything has gone wrong. Whereas utopia means a perfect paradise, dystopia means exactly the opposite.
a place where life is extremely bad because of deprivation or oppression or terror
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Gaslighting
Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation in which a person seeks to sow seeds of doubt in a targeted individual or in members of a targeted group, making them question their own memory, perception, and sanity. Using persistent denial, misdirection, contradiction, and lying, gaslighting involves attempts to destabilize the victim and delegitimize the victim's beliefs.
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