Recent discussions have revived interest in shame, contrasting it with guilt, which has long been viewed as more adaptive. Unlike guilt, which focuses on acts, shame targets the individual. Through reintegrative shaming, individuals are encouraged to acknowledge wrongdoings and pursue paths of reform rather than facing social ostracism. This reflects a shift in understanding shame's utility as a moral emotion, emphasizing its role in fostering accountability and social cohesion rather than just personal disgrace.
Shame can be a social force for moral good through reintegrative shaming, which allows for transgressors to feel remorse without being ostracized.
Guilt, seen as more adaptive for decades, has given way to a renewed appreciation of shame, emphasizing its importance as a socially-rooted moral emotion.
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