Northwind
Stationary nomad.
- Pronouns
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Recently I've noticed the term "gaslighting" being thrown around frivolously in some discussions. The term seems to be used when someone isn't getting their way, or when there is tension.
Gaslighting is most commonly found in abusive relationships. Relationships that are more long-term such as domestic relationships or in work environments. Angela Lansbury was in a great movie when she was about 20 that demonstrated this phenomenon. Her character's husband was messing with the gas lighting in the home and doing other things to "mess with her head" so he could convince her she was crazy. This way he had power over her and could get what he wanted. It was an excellent movie.
Here is some more information on the phenomenon What is gaslighting
Has anyone else noticed how this term is being misused? Using it frivolously diminishes the reality of legitimate victims of abuse. This is something I've been chewing on. I'm curious what others think.
Gaslighting is most commonly found in abusive relationships. Relationships that are more long-term such as domestic relationships or in work environments. Angela Lansbury was in a great movie when she was about 20 that demonstrated this phenomenon. Her character's husband was messing with the gas lighting in the home and doing other things to "mess with her head" so he could convince her she was crazy. This way he had power over her and could get what he wanted. It was an excellent movie.
Here is some more information on the phenomenon What is gaslighting
Has anyone else noticed how this term is being misused? Using it frivolously diminishes the reality of legitimate victims of abuse. This is something I've been chewing on. I'm curious what others think.