While yes, the key thing is that at any point either party can say “nope no longer wanna do this”, it’s still a hierarchy, but it is mutually agreed upon. (Also, in reality, the sub has the ultimate control in bdsm because of the safe word, and if they don’t something is very wrong)
Static unchangable hierarchies are what no one enters voluntarily (at the low end that is).
Even outside of bdsm, it can make perfect sense to establish a hierarchy for e.g. faster response times, or because one person is far more knowledgable about something. It’s just important that the people on the lower end can always end it.
I think the idea is that people being conditioned to suck up to a strongman is a part of the system that institutes the hierarchy. Now, whether or not that idea is valid or not can be debated.
The response is easy and obvious.
Femdom is not a real hierarchy. It is a role play. That is why there is aftercare and stuff. To separate daily life and reality from role play.
Like there should be a safe word that ends the role play. There is no “nvm let’s not” button in a real hierarchy.
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While yes, the key thing is that at any point either party can say “nope no longer wanna do this”, it’s still a hierarchy, but it is mutually agreed upon. (Also, in reality, the sub has the ultimate control in bdsm because of the safe word, and if they don’t something is very wrong)
Static unchangable hierarchies are what no one enters voluntarily (at the low end that is).
Even outside of bdsm, it can make perfect sense to establish a hierarchy for e.g. faster response times, or because one person is far more knowledgable about something. It’s just important that the people on the lower end can always end it.
That sounds like a “no true scotsman” argument.
There are plenty of people who seem to have skipped basic history and are perfectly happy to suck up to the next “strongman” leader.
And once again, someone is missing the point between fantasy and reality.
But let’s say you are right, then my point is wrong. It was a response to the femdom claim.
I think the idea is that people being conditioned to suck up to a strongman is a part of the system that institutes the hierarchy. Now, whether or not that idea is valid or not can be debated.
Weird way to spell “gun” /s
What about lifestyle femdom?