About boundaries.

I’ve noticed a pattern about people who tell me I should have boundaries.

It’s that they usually mean (once it’s explained to me) I should have boundaries to keep out the needs and wishes of those less powerful than me or equal to me.

A thread. 🧵

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#Power #Hierarchy #Society #Capitalism #Exploitation #Oppression #Boundaries #Psychology

Writing a polite email that refuses an unreasonable request without ever using the expression "Are you f*cking kidding me" is such a necessary skill in academia that we should teach it in grad school.

#AbsolutelyNot
#Boundaries
#AcademicLife