Shaming: how we learn?

Question

Is shaming (no matter what it pertains to) how we progress as a society at this point in time?

Really think about this question. Does anything ever change until the larger half of the population decides that something is bad, and starts "ripping on" the other half? I'm not saying it's pleasant, because it's not. But I'm not saying it's "bad" because until enough people accept something and fight against the other percentage of people (which at this point in history primarily happens behind a screen) nothing happens. Doesn't matter if it's gay rights, school lunches or a breed of dog.

Really think about this before you answer. I'm sure you agree it's unfortunate that we work this way, but is this statement correct? We learn and progress by certain types of shaming.

Please comment your thoughts and examples.

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I think the majority of the people know whether something is 'bad' or not already, based on they're own opinions if it's not already a fact. Publicly shaming those things just makes people assholes. I don't need a group of people coming together to make me change my mind on a subject.

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Could you provide exact examples of how shaming changed the world for the better? And let's be clear there's a difference between shaming, and guilting. You may feel GUILTY about poverty in 3rd world countries, because if some random commercial, and sign up for monthly donations to xyz charity. But were the slaves freed by shaming people? Were (white) women afforded the opportunity to vote from first wave feminism, by shaming men? I'm curious what examples you could provide...

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No. I do the exact opposite of what everyone thinks. That's why I hate pop, pay no attention to celebrities, hate rap even more, don't watch tv, etc etc.

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I think the statement is true somewhat unfortunate near and putting the other people down and shaming other people for whatever reason is a horrible way to learn and progress as a society but it seems to be what we do

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There's a difference between shaming, opinions, & calling out people's bullshit.

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I believe there is a difference between shaming and pointing out the truth.

Saying many obese humans in the U.S. are unhealthy, is pointing out the truth.

That video everyone won't shut up about is fat shaming.

I'm not fan of shaming, personally. I think we get more done when people aren't embarrassed, defensive, or offended.

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No I don't believe so at all

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I don't think shaming does much positive or encourages learning at all. I favor an education approach. In general I think it's much more effective to say, "here is why I think you're incorrect. Here's my personal story, and some facts to back up what I'm telling you". As opposed to, "you're wrong and a bad person for believing the way you do".

Except for dog shaming. I love some good dog shaming pics. 🐶💗

Shaming: how we learn?

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