Difference between revisions of "Damseling"
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| + | [[Damseling]], is a shorthand version of 'damsel in distress' and is a term used to describe a behavior in which someone, typically a woman, portrays themselves as helpless or in need of rescue in order to elicit sympathy or assistance from others. The term is derived from the word “damsel,” which is a term used to describe a young unmarried woman. In some cases, individuals may engage in damseling as a manipulative tactic to gain attention or to avoid taking responsibility for their actions. Damseling can take many forms, such as exaggerating or fabricating problems, over-relying on others for help, or using a victim mentality to manipulate others into meeting their needs.<ref>[https://gynocentrism.com/2023/04/01/what-is-damseling-chat-gpt-definition/ What is Damseling? Chat GPT definition]</ref> |
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| − | Damselling is a behaviour exhibited principally by young and attractive women. The women will cry for help and play the victim. White knights then step up to defend the woman. |
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| + | ==Further reading== |
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| + | [https://gynocentrism.com/2022/02/13/damseling-and-the-child-archetype/ Damseling and the child archetype at gynocentrism.com]<br> |
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| + | [https://gynocentrism.com/2021/04/01/the-near-irresistible-lure-of-damseling/ The Near-Irresistible Lure of Damseling by Janice Fiamengo]</br> |
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| + | [https://gynocentrism.com/2022/02/13/damseling-and-the-child-archetype/ Miscellaneous Articles on the Definition and Nature of Damseling] |
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| + | ==References== |
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Latest revision as of 04:47, 1 April 2023
Damseling, is a shorthand version of 'damsel in distress' and is a term used to describe a behavior in which someone, typically a woman, portrays themselves as helpless or in need of rescue in order to elicit sympathy or assistance from others. The term is derived from the word “damsel,” which is a term used to describe a young unmarried woman. In some cases, individuals may engage in damseling as a manipulative tactic to gain attention or to avoid taking responsibility for their actions. Damseling can take many forms, such as exaggerating or fabricating problems, over-relying on others for help, or using a victim mentality to manipulate others into meeting their needs.[1]
Further reading
Damseling and the child archetype at gynocentrism.com
The Near-Irresistible Lure of Damseling by Janice Fiamengo
Miscellaneous Articles on the Definition and Nature of Damseling