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SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Sets Some Boundaries

Apr 12, 2025
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INSIGHT

Power Influences Boundary-setting

  • Those perceived as less powerful struggle more to set boundaries due to social and cultural pressures.
  • Collectivist cultures often prioritize loyalty, making individual limits harder to establish especially in marginalized communities.
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Differentiation of Self Matters

  • Differentiation of self is the ability to separate thought from feeling and to act independently under stress.
  • Lower differentiation leads to anxiety-driven reactions and difficulty maintaining boundaries.
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Gendered Stigma on Boundaries

  • Women who set boundaries are often viewed as weak or less competent due to gendered stereotypes.
  • This can lead to mental health issues and discouragement from asserting limits.
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