Navigating Personal Boundaries

This chapter examines the cultural significance and evolution of personal boundaries, noting their dual role in fostering emotional well-being and potentially being misused as tools of control. It investigates the historical emergence of boundary concepts in psychology, exploring their implications in interpersonal relationships and their intersection with socio-political movements. Ultimately, the discussion critiques modern interpretations of boundaries, highlighting the tension between personal autonomy and the need for emotional connection in a dependent society.