Male Emotions/Relationships And Violence: A Case Study  

Oleh:

Scheff, Thomas J.

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Human Relations vol. 56 no. 6 (Jun. 2003), page 727–749.
Topik: anger; emotion; individual and group violence; isolation; male; masculinity; obsession; shame
Fulltext: 727.pdf (120.61KB)

Isi artikel

In this article, a theory of the emotional/relational origins of male violence is outlined, and illustrated by episodes in Hitler’s life. Drawing on earlier work on aggression and violence, it is proposed that three conditions lead to rage and violence: (i) no affectional attachments, (ii) a single overarching obsession, and (iii) the complete repression of shame. Only to the extent that all three of these conditions are fully met is destructive violence likely. Although women in whom these three conditions were present would be as likely as men to commit violent acts, men qualify much more frequently and fully than women. Key features of the theory are illustrated by applying it to details in biographies of Hitler. This case suggests a way in which emotions unite leaders and led, leading to collective violence. Finally, a method that would provide a preliminary test of the theory is suggested.

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