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Commentary: till we have faces--on humiliation.

Gwen Adshead1

  • 1London Directorate Psychotherapy Service, Administration Building, Broadmoor Hospital, Crowthorne, Berks, RG45 7EG UK. gwen.adshead@wlmht.nhs.uk

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Summary

Humiliation attacks narrative identity, not just social status. Some individuals may resist humiliation and control the impact of losing face.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Humiliation is often discussed in terms of social status and entitlement.
  • The concept of 'face' and its loss is crucial in understanding social interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the social context and normalization of humiliation.
  • To analyze the impact of humiliation and loss of face on individual identity.

Main Methods:

  • Commentary and theoretical analysis of existing concepts.
  • Examination of the relationship between humiliation, face, and identity.

Main Results:

  • Humiliation fundamentally targets narrative identity.
  • Not all individuals are equally susceptible to humiliation.

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  • Individuals may have agency in mitigating the impact of losing face.

    • Conclusions:

    • The primary impact of humiliation is on identity, not entitlement.
    • Susceptibility to humiliation and its effects can be influenced by individual factors and coping mechanisms.