Shame as the Master Emotion: Examples from Pop Songs

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  • Thomas J. Scheff
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It is difficult to understand the importance of shame in modern societies because we live inside an ethos that is highly individualistic and focused on exterior matters. In the interior, thought and perception are recognized, but hardly a thought is given to emotions and relationships. This essay attempts an explanation of why shame should be considered the master emotion. The idea will be illustrated by song lyrics chosen from the most popular , the Top40 over the last eighty years. Finally, a brief discussion of steps toward managing shame in a way that might change the direction that our civilization is moving.

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تاریخ انتشار 2010