Theory Of Shaming

Question 0

2 processes of shaming:

Answer 0

1. Disintegrative shaming

2. Reintegrative shaming

Question 1

Theory of Shaming - extension of _ _ Theory.

• examines _ of shaming (labeling) process.
• examines _ in which shaming is stigmatizing vs rehabilitative

Answer 1

Traditional Labeling

• nature
• conditions

Question 2

Societal conditions in which reintegration process is more likely: (2)

Answer 2

1. Interdependence

2. Communitarianism

Question 3

4 stages of VOMP:

Answer 3

1. Intake
2. Preparation
3. Mediation
4. Follow-up

Question 4

4 measures of evaluating “effectiveness” of VOMP:

Answer 4

1. Recidivism rate lower with VOMP
2. Compliance rate higher with VOMP
3. Victim satisfaction higher with VOMP
4. Offender satisfaction higher with VOMP

Question 5

The effect of social reaction/labeling is dependent upon: (3)

Answer 5

1. How we label
2. Who labels
3. What happens after we label

Question 6

Shaming:

Any _ process of _ _ with the intent of creating _ and a sense of _ by others

Answer 6

social, expressing disapproval, remorse, condemnation

Question 7

Potential effects of shaming:
Help individual _ _, resulting in _ individual from deviant behavior.
Others can _ through _ someone being shamed.

Answer 7

Internalize norms, deterring, learn, observing

Question 8

Disintegrative shaming:

Expression of disapproval in a _ way that _ and _ offender. Creates _ and _ _ between offender and community.

Answer 8

disrespectful, humiliates, dehumanizes, symbolic, real barriers

Question 9

Aspects of disintegrative shaming:

1. Ceremonies
2. Punishment type

Answer 9

1. To certify someone as deviant, but not to decertify

2. Passive punishment

Question 10

Problems with passive punishment:

Offender doesn’t _ _. Focuses on punishing _ _ of person, not on _ itself, so shame is placed _, not _.

Answer 10

take responsibility, entire character, behavior, externally, internally

Question 11

Reintegrative shaming:
Expression of disapproval in a manner that a _ of _ is sustained. Emphasize disapproval of _, not _. Disapproval expressed by persons _ to individual.

Answer 11

relationship, respect, act, person, important

Question 12

Aspects of reintegrative shaming:

1. Punishment type
2. Gestures of _ & Ceremonies of _
   
   • what they do:
   • do not allow label to _ _/become _ _

Answer 12

1. Formal or private
2. Reacceptance, Restoration
   - decertify someone as “deviant” and signify reintegration into society
   - spoil identity, master status

Question 13

Interdependence: people are _ _ on each other for survival and have very _ / to each other.

Answer 13

Heavily dependent, strong connections, attachments

Question 14

Communitarianism: group /, strong importance of group /, high concern for _ of _.

Answer 14

orientation, obligation, membership, loyalty, welfare, others

Question 15

Features of shaming process in Japan:

• responsibility of _ and _:
• significance of _ and _ _:
• unintended result:

Answer 15

• reintegration, reacceptance - shared by community
• apology, seeking forgiveness - central in legal and non-legal conference
• more suicide

Question 16

Use of Shaming Theory in public policy?

- benefits (2)

Answer 16

Victim Offender Mediation Programs

1. Offender must take responsibility
2. Involves victim & community

Question 17

Intake stage of VOMP:

• only offenders that _ _ and _ victims
• participation must be _
• typically _ offenders

Answer 17

• Admit guilt, identifiable
• Voluntary
• Juvenile

Question 18

Preparation stage of VOMP:

Answer 18

Mediator sets ground rules

Question 19

Mediation stage of VOMP - 2 stages:

1. victim _, offender _ and has a chance to _
2. victim and offender (only) _ _ and _ an agreement (many times it is _)

Answer 19

1. speaks, listens, apologize

2. work out, sign, restitution

Question 20

Follow-up stage of VOMP:

Answer 20

Program makes sure agreement is/is being met

Question 21

Objective measures of evaluating “effectiveness” of VOMP: (2)
What do they show?

Answer 21

1. Recidivism rate - significantly lower

2. Compliance rate - significantly higher

Question 22

Subjective measures of evaluating “effectiveness” of VOMP: (2)

Answer 22

1. Victim satisfaction with criminal justice process tends to be higher
2. Offender satisfaction with criminal justice process tends to be higher