Perspect Psychol Sci September 2021 PMID 34498522

"It's Not in Your Head": Gaslighting, 'Splaining, Victim Blaming, and Other Harmful Reactions to Microaggressions.

Veronica E Johnson, Kevin L Nadal, D R Gina Sissoko, Rukiya King

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Several discussions highlight the importance of raising awareness about gaslighting and microaggressions, with posts mentioning explanations of gaslighting's manipulative effects and societal prevalence. The tone ranges from informative to concerned, emphasizing the societal and psychological harm, which supports a generally positive perception of the article's relevance and impact.

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Secondary microaggressions involve individuals from dominant groups denying or invalidating the experiences of marginalized groups, leading to self-doubt and questioning of one’s perception.
These behaviors, including forms like mansplaining/Whitesplaining, allow dominant individuals to control narratives about oppression and inequity, shifting responsibility away from themselves.
The article aims to explore these concepts further in psychological literature, highlighting the significant psychological harm caused by such behaviors on both personal and systemic levels.

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Understanding Gaslighting and Microaggressions in Psychological Harm

Gaslighting involves manipulation through words, attacking perception. Secondary microaggressions include denial and invalidation of marginalized groups' experiences, causing self-doubt and psychological harm. This…

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Understanding Gaslighting and Its Psychological Impact

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Für alle die verstehen möchten warum Sie das "falsche" als "richtig" vertreten und es meistens nicht einmal merken: Es geht ums Gas-Lighting. Den Begriff kennt Ihr sicher schon. Hier die Hintergründe erklärt: https://t.co/raqxi48WbQ

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Ich weiss nicht was das ist, erklären Sie mal was das ist #gasligthing https://t.co/Ue8NTPmsPI

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"It's Not in Your Head": Gaslighting, 'Splaining, Victim Blaming, and Other Harmful Reactions to Microaggressions.

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Understanding Gaslighting and Microaggressions in Psychological Harm

Understanding Gaslighting and Its Psychological Impact