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Gaslighting

Mar 16, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Trump as Gaslighter-in-Chief

  • Lauren Duca's Teen Vogue article, "Donald Trump is Gaslighting America," popularized the term.
  • The article linked Trump's manipulative tactics to gaslighting, contributing to its widespread use.
INSIGHT

Gaslighting's Two-Pronged Harm

  • Gaslighting harms individuals by making them question their reality.
  • It also operates within systems of oppression.
ANECDOTE

Origins of "Gaslighting"

  • The term "gaslighting" comes from the 1938 play and 1944 film Gaslight.
  • In the story, a husband manipulates his wife into believing she is insane.
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