Negative Patterns of Behavior based on Disrespect
Disrespect is felt as humiliation. Humiliation is the violent or aggressive assertion of hierarchy. It is putting someone in their place, a place below the humiliator. Much violence, both that directed outwardly onto others and that directed inward onto ourselves, is a direct product of humiliation.
Disrespect through hostile Competition
Believing only in zero-sum interactions, we send messages of domination and dehumanization.
Sending messages of distrust, we show our fear and hostility.
Disrespect through Aggression, Anger, and Belligerence
Sending messages of force and fear, we hope to compel either compliance or silence.
Disrespect through Indifference
Not caring, we deny their experience and their humanity.
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