Explaining a concept with montage from @joshforeman2
The creator provides a voiceover explanation of the psychological concept of 'gay shame.' He begins by defining shame as a societal tool for teaching acceptable behavior, using the analogy of a child and a fire. He then contrasts this with the experience of a gay child, who is shamed not for their actions but for their core identity, leading them to suppress their true selves to maintain parental bonds. The video concludes by stating that this causes the shame to attach to who they are, a burden many queer people carry.
Creator: @joshforeman2 on Instagram
Transcript
Here's a quick breakdown of how gay shame works. Shame itself isn't always bad. It helps societies function best teaching us what's acceptable. For example, if a child reaches towards a fire, parents tell them off. That shame teaches the child not to do it again, because it could threaten their bond with their parents. And as humans, we cling to that bond. Now picture a gay child. Maybe they walk in an effeminate manner or like so called girly things. A parent, knowingly or not, might say, oh, y
Topics: LGBTQ+ Culture, Psychology, Mental Health, Sociology
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