Waheeda Rehman

When I signed 'Guide,' my colleagues in the industry said that I was doing a big mistake. They even said that this might be my last film because that was the phase when actresses in the industry were portrayed as submissive women. We used to do love stories or family dramas where women were ideal in every role.

Joyce Meyer

Because my dad abused me, I was determined to never let a man tell me what to do. God clearly showed me that I needed to be a submissive wife if I wanted to be effective in ministry. The truth is, if we don't learn to submit to authority, we won't ever learn to submit to God.

American Author

Donald Cargill

I cannot but be grieved to go from my native land, and especially from that part of it for whom and with whom I desired only to live; yet the dreadful apprehensions I have of what is coming upon this land may help to make me submissive to this providence, though more bitter.

Scottish Clergyman

Joseph de Maistre

Man is so muddled, so dependent on the things immediately before his eyes, that every day even the most submissive believer can be seen to risk the torments of the afterlife for the smallest pleasure.

French Diplomat

Anthony Bourdain

I'm very type-A, and many things in my life are about control and domination, but eating should be a submissive experience, where you let down your guard and enjoy the ride.

Regina King

My biggest challenge will be to play the totally submissive woman. It takes a toll on you when you play someone who's far removed from your personality.

American Actress

Lao Tzu

In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it.

Chinese Philosopher

Francis of Assisi

We should never desire to be over others. Instead, we ought to be servants who are submissive to every human being for God's sake.

Italian Saint

Sriti Jha

My life is not as dramatic as it is depicted in the shows. I am not at all submissive. I am free-spirited.

Indian Actress

Paul Watson

Canadian Environmentalist

Indicates a power imbalance, where one person has more control or influence over another.

Power Dynamics

Often used to describe someone who avoids conflict and is likely to yield to others.

Non-confrontational

Can have a negative connotation, suggesting weakness or a lack of assertiveness.

Perceived Negativity

In animal groups, marks an individual's lower position in the social ranking.

Social Hierarchy

A submissive animal may behave that way to avoid fights and injuries.

Survival Strategy

In BDSM, being submissive is a consensual and desired role.

Role by Choice

In erotic roleplay, a submissive person needs to feel safe and trust the dominant person.

Trust and Safety

Being submissive in this context doesn't mean the person is weak; it is a specific role enjoyed.

Not Weakness

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 A good girl is supposed to be very quiet, very humble and very submissive. It is the criteria. The role model good girl should be very quiet.

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 She tries to protect herself by being submissive to her mother. It's not going to help.

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Non-confrontational

Perceived Negativity

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