The question of what psychological functions does sexual shame serves as a political instrument and how does it shape conformity and obedience is one that has been debated by scholars for decades....
Sexual shame can be understood as an internalized set of beliefs and values that create guilt, anxiety, or self-loathing around sexual desires, practices, identities, and experiences. Sexual shame...
Shame is often viewed as an internal experience related to individual guilt, however it also plays a significant role in mediating social norms and expectations around behavior. This article explores...
What is sexual shame?
Sexual shame is the feeling that one's sexual desires, behaviors, identities, or practices are abnormal, wrong, dirty, immoral, or sinful. It can be caused by external forces...
The concept of powerlessness is often associated with feelings of vulnerability, helplessness, and lack of control over one's own life. In many cases, it can lead to emotional distress, anxiety,...
Sexuality is a fundamental aspect of human nature and can take many forms, from physical attraction to emotional connection. Shame, however, is often associated with sexual expression, whether it be...
Moralizing Political Codes Shape Internalized Sexual Shame
Sexual shame is an emotional response to perceived or real failure to adhere to societal expectations for sexual behavior. It can...
Erotic secrecy can refer to the deliberate concealing of one's sexual interests, behaviors, preferences, practices, or desires from others. It is typically used in situations where there are societal...
How does ideological rigidity shape the formation of erotic guilt, inhibiting certain forms of self-expression? Ideological rigidity is a belief system that limits one's thinking and actions to a...
The idea of shame can be described as a feeling of humiliation caused by an act that is deemed socially unacceptable or embarrassing. Shame is often linked to sexual behavior because it has been...