Throughout the movie she aggressively wields her sexuality to reinforce a self-esteem that is much shakier than her hard-edged bravado might indicate.
David believes weak men surround themselves with petitioners that reinforce a self-serving point of view, and he suspects they crave flattery and mental comfort too much.
But in the current political arrangement, the local concerns of a handful of seats are inflated by a vast amount of national attention and end up deciding the balance of Congress.Redistricting is also reinforcing a self-perpetuating quality in American politics.
After Great Britain lost the American colonies, a second generation of Scottish intellectuals saved Britain from stagnation and reinforced a self-confidence that allowed the country to manage a world empire during the Victorian era.
In a recent post, I emphasized the overlooked role of unhealthy management practices because they reflect and reinforce a narrow, self-interested view of success that's equated with the pursuit of "more" -- more money, power and recognition.
Self-assessments, by definition, reinforce a person's self-image.
It tries to reinforce a sense of responsibility and self-restraint.
These sorts of comments reinforce a pattern of continuous lady self-loathing.
Because academic science reinforces a culture of self-sacrifice, it is not uncommon for scientists to be reluctant to admit that they value recognition, status and prestige, or earning potential.
This signal reinforces a sense of self-care, a sense of "I am worth it," which then creates more opportunities and inclinations to honor oneself.
In fact, in many cases, the Quran reinforces a Muslim woman's self-esteem.
