“How Cults Control Women”, Recover From Coercive Control

| Recover from Coercive Control | Renee Spencer|

Patriarchy is a powerful tool for control, and cults know it. In this video, we break down how patriarchal structures are weaponised in cults to suppress, manipulate, and control women-using the infamous Gloriavale community as a case study.

Gloriavale, a reclusive Christian fundamentalist sect in New Zealand, enforces extreme gender roles that strip women of autonomy, limit their access to education and employment, and bind them to a life of servitude under male authority. But this isn’t just about one group-it’s a pattern seen in high-control religious movements worldwide.

We’ll explore how cult leaders use patriarchal ideology to justify coercion, obedience, and silence. How do these groups convince women that submission is divine? Why do some stay despite the harm? And what happens when they break free? Drawing on survivor testimonies, expert analysis, and psychological insights, this video exposes the mechanisms of coercive control hidden behind “traditional values.”

If you’re interested in dismantling patriarchal oppression, understanding cult tactics, or supporting survivors, this is a must-watch. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to keep these crucial conversations going.

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