Shame on you. These three simple words can temporarily - or, when used too often, permanently - destroy an individual's sense of value and self-worth."In modernity, shame is the most obstructed and hidden emotion, and therefore the most destructive," said Thomas Scheff, professor emeritus of sociology at UC Santa Barbara. "Emotions are like breathing - they cause trouble only when obstructed."When hidden, he continued, shame causes serious struggles not only for individuals but also for groups.
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