<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Mind Games: The Psychology of Taking Others’ Rights&quot;]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Snatching of others' rights is a serious moral, social, and legal issue. It means taking away the rights and entitlements of someone else—whether it's their voice, property, opportunity, respect, or freedom—without justice or permission. Here’s how it can be viewed from different angles:</p>
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<li>Moral Perspective:</li>
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<p dir="auto">It is unethical and unjust.</p>
<p dir="auto">Every human being has dignity and value. When someone’s right is snatched, it denies their humanity and self-worth.</p>
<p dir="auto">It reflects selfishness, greed, and lack of empathy.</p>
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<li>Social Perspective:</li>
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<p dir="auto">It leads to social imbalance—where some people gain power, wealth, or voice at the cost of others.</p>
<p dir="auto">Creates injustice, anger, and rebellion in society.</p>
<p dir="auto">Promotes inequality, especially among the poor, minorities, or marginalized groups.<br />
3. Legal Perspective:</p>
<p dir="auto">Snatching others' rights—such as land, inheritance, education access, or freedom—is a violation of law.</p>
<p dir="auto">Laws are made to protect the rights of all. Denying someone their right means breaking the law and harming the justice system.</p>
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<li>Religious and Ethical Perspective:</li>
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<p dir="auto">All major religions—Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, etc.—teach respect for others’ rights.</p>
<p dir="auto">In Islam, snatching rights is considered zulm (oppression), and a grave sin.</p>
<p dir="auto">Ethical teachings promote coexistence, fairness, and sharing, not oppression.</p>
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<li>Psychological Impact:</li>
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<p dir="auto">The victim of such snatching often suffers from stress, loss of confidence, and emotional trauma.</p>
<p dir="auto">The oppressor may gain material benefit but often loses inner peace, and social respect.</p>
<p dir="auto">Snatching the rights of others is not only an injustice to the individual but also a crime against humanity. A peaceful, fair, and progressive society can only be built when everyone’s rights are respected, voices are heard, and justice is equally applied. Let us stand for justice, and speak against oppression—because silence supports the oppressor.<br />
<img src="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/assets/plugins/nodebb-plugin-emoji/emoji/android/1f50d.png?v=c3p0q0bak8e" class="not-responsive emoji emoji-android emoji--mag" style="height:23px;width:auto;vertical-align:middle" title=":mag:" alt="🔍" /> 1. Ego and Superiority Complex</p>
<p dir="auto">Some people develop a false sense of superiority—they believe they are better, more deserving, or more powerful than others.</p>
<p dir="auto">This inflated ego makes them think others' rights are not important or can be taken without guilt.</p>
<p dir="auto">Example: A powerful person thinking they can silence others or take their share because "they know better."</p>
<p dir="auto">🧠 2. Justification and Self-Deception</p>
<p dir="auto">The brain often justifies wrong actions to protect the image of being “right.”</p>
<p dir="auto">People may convince themselves:<br />
“They didn’t deserve it,”<br />
“I had no other choice,”<br />
“They would have done the same to me.”</p>
<p dir="auto">This self-deception allows them to blame others for their own wrongdoing.</p>
<p dir="auto"><img src="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/assets/plugins/nodebb-plugin-emoji/emoji/android/1f614.png?v=c3p0q0bak8e" class="not-responsive emoji emoji-android emoji--pensive" style="height:23px;width:auto;vertical-align:middle" title=":pensive:" alt="😔" /> 3. Insecurity and Fear of Loss</p>
<p dir="auto">Sometimes, people fear losing power, resources, or control, so they take others’ rights to protect themselves.</p>
<p dir="auto">This comes from deep insecurity—believing that “only I must survive, even if others suffer.”</p>
<p dir="auto"><img src="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/assets/plugins/nodebb-plugin-emoji/emoji/android/1f504.png?v=c3p0q0bak8e" class="not-responsive emoji emoji-android emoji--arrows_counterclockwise" style="height:23px;width:auto;vertical-align:middle" title=":arrows_counterclockwise:" alt="🔄" /> 4. Learned Behavior from Society or Childhood</p>
<p dir="auto">If someone grows up in an environment where rights are regularly taken by force or power, they learn that it's normal behavior.</p>
<p dir="auto">For example, corrupt systems, unfair parenting, or unequal schools may teach: "Only the strong win."</p>
<p dir="auto">🧱 5. Lack of Empathy and Moral Development</p>
<p dir="auto">Some people lack empathy—the ability to feel others' pain.</p>
<p dir="auto">This can happen due to trauma, poor upbringing, or psychological conditions.</p>
<p dir="auto">Without empathy, they don't feel guilty for hurting others.</p>
<p dir="auto"><img src="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/assets/plugins/nodebb-plugin-emoji/emoji/android/1f501.png?v=c3p0q0bak8e" class="not-responsive emoji emoji-android emoji--repeat" style="height:23px;width:auto;vertical-align:middle" title=":repeat:" alt="🔁" /> 6. Blame-Shifting as a Defense Mechanism</p>
<p dir="auto">Blaming others is a common defense mechanism.</p>
<p dir="auto">It protects the person’s ego and avoids responsibility.</p>
<p dir="auto">They may say, “They made me do it,” or “It’s not my fault,” even when they are clearly wrong.</p>
<p dir="auto">Psychologically, snatching others' rights and blaming them is often rooted in ego, insecurity, lack of empathy, or learned behavior.<br />
To fix this, people need self-awareness, emotional education, and moral guidance—not just laws.</p>
]]></description><link>https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/topic/1569/mind-games-the-psychology-of-taking-others-rights</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:41:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/topic/1569.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:15:53 GMT</pubDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Mind Games: The Psychology of Taking Others’ Rights&quot; on Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:32:56 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/uid/884">@Mariya-Rajpar</a> you are struggling to cope with mind games, seeking support from a therapist or counselor can be helpful.</p>
]]></description><link>https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/24630</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/24630</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaista Begum]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:32:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Mind Games: The Psychology of Taking Others’ Rights&quot; on Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:32:38 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/uid/884">@Mariya-Rajpar</a> Establishing clear and firm boundaries is crucial in protecting oneself from manipulation.</p>
]]></description><link>https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/24629</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/24629</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaista Begum]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:32:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Mind Games: The Psychology of Taking Others’ Rights&quot; on Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:32:21 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/uid/884">@Mariya-Rajpar</a> Some sources say past trauma or negative experiences can also contribute to the development of these manipulative behaviors.</p>
]]></description><link>https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/24628</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/24628</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaista Begum]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:32:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Mind Games: The Psychology of Taking Others’ Rights&quot; on Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:32:02 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/uid/884">@Mariya-Rajpar</a> Some sources say that people who engage in mind games often do so because of underlying insecurities or a desire to feel powerful.</p>
]]></description><link>https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/24627</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/24627</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaista Begum]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:32:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Mind Games: The Psychology of Taking Others’ Rights&quot; on Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:31:39 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/uid/884">@Mariya-Rajpar</a> Some common examples include gaslighting (denying someone's reality), guilt-tripping (making someone feel responsible for another's emotions), or playing the victim to evoke sympathy and compliance.</p>
]]></description><link>https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/24626</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/24626</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaista Begum]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:31:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Mind Games: The Psychology of Taking Others’ Rights&quot; on Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:31:18 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/uid/884">@Mariya-Rajpar</a> Mind games often involve an attempt to establish or maintain a power imbalance in a relationship or situation.</p>
]]></description><link>https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/24625</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/24625</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaista Begum]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:31:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Mind Games: The Psychology of Taking Others’ Rights&quot; on Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:30:59 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/uid/884">@Mariya-Rajpar</a> They can lead to feelings of confusion, self-doubt, and emotional distress in the victim.</p>
]]></description><link>https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/24624</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/24624</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaista Begum]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:30:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Mind Games: The Psychology of Taking Others’ Rights&quot; on Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:30:34 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/uid/884">@Mariya-Rajpar</a> Mind games are fundamentally about manipulating another person's thoughts and emotions to achieve a desired outcome.</p>
]]></description><link>https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/24623</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/24623</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaista Begum]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:30:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Mind Games: The Psychology of Taking Others’ Rights&quot; on Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:03:07 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/uid/884">@Mariya-Rajpar</a> Its all about inner sympathetic feeling</p>
]]></description><link>https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/24366</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/post/24366</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaista Begum]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:03:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Mind Games: The Psychology of Taking Others’ Rights&quot; on Fri, 04 Jul 2025 05:46:38 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/uid/875">@Shaista-Begum</a><br />
<img src="https://elibrary-forum.sdpsg.101.com/assets/plugins/nodebb-plugin-emoji/emoji/android/1f4ac.png?v=c3p0q0bak8e" class="not-responsive emoji emoji-android emoji--speech_balloon" style="height:23px;width:auto;vertical-align:middle" title=":speech_balloon:" alt="💬" /> A deep and thought-provoking explanation! Snatching others' rights is not just a legal or social issue it reflects deep moral failure and psychological imbalance.<br />
Whether driven by ego, insecurity, or learned behavior, this injustice weakens both the victim and the oppressor. True progress begins when we recognize every individual’s worth and stand firmly for justice, empathy, and equality.</p>
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