New Discourses The DARVO Of "You're Divisive!"
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Oct 3, 2024 Explore the intriguing concept of DARVO, which reveals how abusers manipulate narratives by denying wrongdoing, attacking critics, and reversing victim roles. The host delves into its use in organizations, especially where divisive policies emerge. Fascinatingly, the 'your divisive' tactic is highlighted, demonstrating how critics are labeled to silence opposition. This discussion ties historical practices to current dynamics, showing how radical ideas create divisions while framing dissenters as the problem.
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DARVO Abuse Tactic Defined
- DARVO stands for Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim-Offender roles.
- It's an abuse tactic to flip blame onto the caller when confronted with wrongdoing.
Your Divisive DARVO Tactic
- "Your divisive" DARVO occurs when radicals propose divisive policies.
- Calling out these policies leads to accusations that you are the divisive one.
Mao's Unity Formula in DARVO
- This DARVO tactic mirrors Mao's Unity-Criticism-Unity formula.
- Critics of radical policy get labeled divisive to force conformity.