It’s Not Against the Law If you have experienced coercive control, you know the devastating effects. Those who feel entitled to use it strip away our freedom of expression, limiting what we can do and say. It damages our sense of self-worth. It increases self-doubt. We often say we feel crazy because of the intense gaslighting and distortions that occur. Coercive control violates civil rights, but all the forms it takes are not a crime. Many people feel frustrated when the ab

"The generally accepted rule is pink for the boys, and blue for the girls. The reason is that pink, being a more decided and stronger color, is more suitable for the boy, while blue, which is more delicate and dainty, is prettier for the girl." June 1918 Surprising, isn't it? This quote illustrates how gender stereotypes influence us. Besides demonstrating that color preference for genders is culturally dictated, this quote highlights how traditional socialization tells women