While the term sounds modern or purely fetishistic, Repack draws parallels to historical methods of humiliation and social control. Historically, dressing individuals in clothing of the opposite sex or in infantilizing garments was a recognized method of public shaming.
Positive reinforcement is often tied to how well the subject adapts to and respects their prescribed feminine role. the art of petticoat punishment by carole jean repack
Removing familiar clothing breaks down psychological defenses. While the term sounds modern or purely fetishistic,