Harvest of Shame

Has someone ever told you “shame on you”? What was it like? How did it make you feel? Some might have felt genuinely ashamed and others might not have cared. Which one is you? While some people may not be affected by the idea and consequences of shame, shame is more effective because you will forever live in exile from society and public shame is a constant reminder to you and others of the crime you've committed. Shame is an unfortunate, constant reminder of the crime or sin you have committed.…

It was a slow night at work and I was having a terrible night, and could not quit crying. No one knew what had happened the night before except for a select few people who choose to ask if I was okay. One of the girls Katie asked if I was okay and I told her no, and proceed to tell her that I had just gotten out of a bad relationship that resulted in me filing a restring order against him for stalking and harassing. Unlike any good friend her reaction wasn’t to ask if I was okay, her reaction…

Are Shame Punishments Necessary? The problem in our society we are having now are judges wanting to find cheaper alternatives to incarcerations because it costs so much money. In June Tangney’s essay, she doesn’t agree with shame punishments. In her essay, she states points about how if people who have done nonviolent crimes receive shame punishments, they will be too embarrassed. They will feel humiliated and will act out by blaming others. She believes instead of shame punishment, they should…

Working with clients who has recently suffered a trauma or crisis is something that therapist will deal with a lot. Sometimes it takes suffering a trauma or crisis to reach out for support and guidance. Many people struggle with depression and anxiety which goes untreated because they either do not want to seek help, do not have the resource to seek help or are not sure what to do. Many people can have untreated mental health disorders and feel alone in the world and not want to reach out to…

go well. Just to say I ended up sounded like a dying dog and was extremely embarrassed when everyone started to laugh at me. With my face all red like a tomato, I just laid my head down in shame just hoping this day well just come to an end soon. Afterwards they stopped laughing, I lifted me head up from the shame but I kept hearing laughter and it was coming the group of guys in my group. I didn’t really think non of…

leads to Harney comforting Charity and placing an arm around her with soothing croons. Following this scene, Royall passively sends Harney away by disallowing Harney’s use of his horse and buggy (Wharton 63.) This causes Harney to leave, and passively shames Charity, as she remains the only reason for Mr. Royall’s revocation. Following this Harney sends Charity a secret message (secrecy that she relishes in) to continue their relationship as “just friends” (Wharton (80, 82.) The most significant…

The Slut Walk formed a two-part event holding a march and a public assembly bringing light to the objectification of women. The marching portion of the Slut Walk event was a walk around the campus to promote the issue that is sexual harassment, consent, and “slut” shaming. The public assembly held at the UNLV Amphitheater shed light on issues regarding sexual harassment, sexual abuse, women resources, and sex education. The two-part event touched on issues discussed in the readings, The Cult of…

c. They feel powerless, as they realize that they cannot control other children’s insensitive stares and comments about their child’s condition. They grapple with trying to understand the senselessness of why their child had to be afflicted and seeing their child suffer through the question of “Why me?” i. I know Dani has been asked about it and had to explain it to kids, some who have been mean. I hate that she gets shunned for the flakes or the patches. I hate that people think she is…

This is why Alcibiades states that Socrates made him believe that his life was not worth living. Socrates is able to make him feel shame as well. When he speaks to Socrates, he understands what he is saying, but once he leaves, he goes off and does what he wants. When he gets back with Socrates, he feels ashamed of what he did. Alcibiades continues to state that many people would believe…

Lewinsky walked onto the Ted stage and shared with the audience her personal experience as a victim of cyber bullying and humiliation, as well as her calling for a more compassionate and empathetic world. Her persuasive speech titled “The Price of Shame” is well written, organized and delivered, and is worth learning from. Lewinsky delivered this speech in Canada, a developed country where most…