Allan Bloom first claimed that colleges were filled with moral relativism. After some time, Bloom’s thesis is no longer valid because colleges are now filled with moral judgment. Students are hesitant to say what they believe in because they are worried they might say something wrong and be punished for it. A guilt culture is when you personally feel guilty for doing something wrong. A shame culture is when other people tell you what you have done wrong. While guilt cultures make people feel like they have done something bad, shame cultures make someone feel like they are a bad person. Social media is a common example of a shame culture. In this type of culture, people start with praising others with high hopes of them getting praised back.
