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"Power dynamic" is a throw-away pop psychology buzz word at this point. It means nothing.
Every person has the ability and duty to speak truth to power. If you don't want sex, you tell them the truth. Damn the consequences.
Comment by civodar at 19/01/2025 at 23:13 UTC
21 upvotes, 1 direct replies
She was homeless and had been alone since leaving an abusive home at 15. Before she met Gaiman’s wife she was sleeping in a tent until she invited her to come live with her and be nanny to her child.
The first night she met Neil he assaulted her while she repeatedly said no and told him to stop.
I get what you’re saying, but in this situation I feel the power dynamic is super relevant.
Comment by n3hemiah at 20/01/2025 at 00:02 UTC
12 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Very astute of you. if only Harvey Weinstein’s victims had your courage and good sense, they would understand that “power dynamics” are not real, and that saying no totally changes the outcome for the better
Comment by kyletrandall at 19/01/2025 at 22:43 UTC
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I dunno, what about a situation where your home depends on the other person? And for a while, maybe you can dissociate and tell yourself it's ok, but maybe isn't sustainable. Power dynamic is a very real thing, especially in our capitalist hellscape.
Comment by coleman57 at 20/01/2025 at 08:47 UTC
3 upvotes, 1 direct replies
If the moderator of this sub deleted your comment and got you banned sitewide, would you still say “Power dynamic…means nothing”? Or does it only mean nothing when it happens to other people?