Defiance can be a world-changing decision. When we take our responsibility for others seriously and enact a True No, we have the power to remake corrupt institutions, reform oppressive environments, and even topple authoritarian regimes. The onus for societal change, however, should not lie at the doorstep of individuals who are at the receiving end of oppression or discrimination. Those within institutions, especially those with power, have greater responsibility to act in ways that preserve a person’s right to a True Yes and a True No.
