Coercion and care by PK Odendaal – October 2025
These two words are, superficially considered, quite the
opposite or antithesis of the other, and maybe some people have the trait of
being coercive and others of being caring. Some are even caring and coercive.
Or is it?
Let us consider any carer, let us say a medical doctor, a
type of person who cares for the health of people.
His focus will be on coercing people into taking an
operation or painful treatment for the sake of the patient’s health. Most people
with agree to the treatment recommended.
Or will they?
