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Unlearning Shame
Devon Price
Self help
Psychology
Society
Panoramica
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In "Unlearning Shame," social psychologist Dr. Devon Price reveals how society engineers our self-loathing, making us blame ourselves for systemic problems. Endorsed by bestselling author Celeste Headlee, this revolutionary guide offers "expansive recognition" - the antidote to our doomscrolling, anxiety-driven world.

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Breaking the Chains of Self-Hatred

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Imagine completing your greatest achievement-a PhD-only to find yourself sobbing uncontrollably at what should be your celebration dinner. Or finally embracing your authentic gender identity, only to hide your transition and apologize profusely when coming out. What invisible force could transform triumph into despair and authenticity into secrecy? The answer is systemic shame-a powerful cultural ideology that convinces us we're individually responsible for structural problems beyond our control. Shame operates as both an emotional wound and a damaging worldview that shapes how we see ourselves and others. It functions at three interconnected levels: personal self-loathing about our identities and perceived failings; interpersonal distrust that makes us judge others harshly; and global cynicism about humanity's capacity for positive change. This shame isn't just a feeling-it's a comprehensive belief system that dictates our worth and our approach to social problems. When faced with complex issues like sexism or climate change, we find it psychologically soothing to blame individuals rather than addressing systemic causes. Remember the viral "West Elm Caleb" phenomenon? A man who ghosted women after dates became the target of an 85-million-view TikTok takedown campaign. While participants felt they were fighting sexism, this individualized blame ultimately didn't address the underlying cultural issues or provide women with the support needed to escape actual abuse.

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The Historical Roots of Our Blame Culture

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How Corporations Weaponize Personal Responsibility

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Why Shame Fails as a Tool for Change

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Expansive Recognition: The Antidote to Shame

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Building Connection Through Vulnerability

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Finding Your Place in a Broken World

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