Everyone experiences this at some point; some are more susceptible to it than others. In the '50s, double bind statements were one characteristic in defining the schizophrenogenic mother.

"The double bind theory" was developed by Gregory Bateson, a social anthropologist, who noticed this type of paradoxical communication as occurring in family systems where dysfunctional ...

Beyond The Double Bind: A New Model Of Leadership The women who break free from the Double Bind aren’t trying to fit a mold—they’re reshaping leadership by owning their authentic style.

The double bind highlights the hypocrisy women face at work. Previously, I wrote about the Cinderella syndrome, where women wait to be noticed and rewarded for their performance.

A psychologist friend speaks often about “double binds”—two contradictory expectations placed on a person. Both expectations cannot be met; it’s impossible. When faced with a double bind ...