Acharya Prashant addresses a question about maintaining consistency towards one's goals while living in a patriarchal society. He begins by stating that nobody can be forced into anything if they have no greed towards it. The days of physical compulsion are largely over, as modern institutions like the law and police have leveled the playing field, making it impossible for men to coerce women through sheer muscle power as they might have in uncivilized times. He reframes the questioner's situation, explaining that what she perceives as being forced is actually a form of willful surrender. He argues that one cannot be defeated without their consent. When defeat comes with one's consent, it is not defeat but a willful surrender, or more bluntly, a deal. This deal involves bowing down to the patriarch's wishes in exchange for certain benefits. Therefore, it is not exploitation but a transaction. The speaker urges the questioner to look within and question what part of her agrees to the demands of the patriarchal system, rather than just blaming the system itself. Acharya Prashant identifies the internal factors that lead to this surrender as greed, ignorance, fear, and illusion. A primary illusion is the belief that selling oneself out will lead to a happy life. He advises women to fight against these internal illusions. He notes that women, often being of a more emotional disposition, are more susceptible to buying into dreams, such as the fantasy of a 'knight in shining armor' who will provide a life of infinite promise and love. This dream discourages them from strengthening themselves and becoming independent. This societal dream is often fulfilled when a father finds a suitable groom, for instance, one with a secure government job. The woman, in this case, is as eager for this arrangement as her parents. If a woman desires comfort and wants to avoid the risks of living independently, she chooses the easier option of agreeing to her father's wishes, as he will find her 'Mr. John'. The speaker concludes that an educated woman who has the physical and mental capacity to be independent—with legs to run, muscles to fight, and a brain to think—is not being exploited. Instead, she is choosing to surrender because of her own internal greed for security and comfort.