Does Shame Get a Bad Rap?

Impolite Society: Exploring the Weird, Taboo & Macabre

Shame is often seen as a negative emotion, but what if it has a deeper purpose? Join Laura and Rachel on Impolite Society as they dive into the complexities of shame versus guilt, exploring how this powerful emotion shapes human behavior and social norms. They discuss the biological origins of shame, its role in societal bonding, and the balance between healthy and toxic shame. From caveman instincts to modern social dynamics, this episode challenges the idea that shaming is always bad- and why Bring Back Shame is a common cry heard around the internet.

Sources:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/unlocking-shame/202402/the-surprising-benefits-of-healthy-shame

https://medium.com/@sindykirks/bring-back-shame-thats-what-i-am-saying-7ab8ba7aab4c

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10426012/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6143989/

https://health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/human-nature/why-humans-evolved-feel-shame.htm

https://bigthink.com/the-present/shame-machine/

https://bigthink.com/the-present/why-shame-helps-humans-survive/

https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1805016115

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/09/180910173734.htm

https://fs.blog/positive-side-of-shame/

https://lithub.com/how-public-shaming-helps-society-maintain-its-norms-and-ethical-standards/

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