The Rise of the Shame Society: America's Change from a Guilt Culture into a Shame Culture


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American society is often characterized as a "guilt culture," as opposed to non-Western "shame cultures." But through examples like shaming penalties in criminal law, "fat shaming," and cyberbullying on the social media, this book shows how and why shame is increasingly invading our lives, leading to feelings of humiliation and depression.



Author: Marcel H. Van Herpen
Publisher: Lexington Books
Published: 03/24/2023
Pages: 242
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d
ISBN13: 9781666914702
ISBN10: 1666914703
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies | American | General
- Social Science | Media Studies
- Social Science | Popular Culture