Public Shaming

Book Overview

Embarrassing others to correct their behavior is nothing new; stockades and tarring and feathering were favored methods in colonial America, after all. But today, individuals and the media can point out egregious behavior via social media and reach a wide audience. There are countless examples of people who have lost their jobs and received physical threats because of shaming that went viral. Did the punishment fit the crime? Through a multitude of viewpoints and examples, readers will examine the value of public shaming: Is it an effective disciplinary tool or simply a way for people to feel morally superior?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1534500332
• ISBN13: 9781534500334
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12