The Role of Stereotypes in Abuse

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"Abusers and people who gaslight take advantage of the fact that they know our society," she says. "They understand stereotypes and they understand how social and cultural pressure can keep us quiet." Gaslighting doesn't just occur in a relational context, but it's also aided by groupthink or powerful narratives around certain groups,. She continues: "All of these practices, all of these techniques, the broader context, they work in tandem".

The term 'gaslighting' has grown in popularity in recent years and become part of our shared psychobabble, giving our generation the language to describe a pattern of behaviour that has existed for centuries. This week on the podcast, we explore a recent story in the media on gaslighting and dive into what gaslighting actually means from a psychological perspective. We explore the origins of the term, how it references pop culture, the six behavioural patterns adopted by gaslighters and the links to narcissism and pathological lying. We also discuss how to identify this behaviour, detach from these individuals and move forward from the emotional hangover created by gaslighting. All that and more, listen now!

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