Social theorists may be considered as belonging to the…
““Social theorists may be considered as belonging to the Zuni-like culture of scholars. Such cultures select persons who have repressed their emotions in the service of intellectual goals and develop norms and procedures which maintain the dominance of intellect over feeling. Scholarly theories of the human experience which exclude emotions are both product and causes of repression.””
About This Quote
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Some social scholars suppress emotions to prioritize intellect, creating a culture where intellectual dominance over feeling is normalized, which both causes and results from emotional repression.
In simple terms: Scholars may ignore feelings for intellect.
Key Takeaway
Recognize emotions in academic work.
Themes
academia
emotion
intellect
culture
repression
Mood
critical
analytical
thoughtful
Type
human experience:1
theorists:1
social theorists:1
scholarly theories:1
theorists considered:0
scholars cultures:0
When to use this quote
- research design
- teaching methods
- policy making
- personal development
Key Concepts
psychology
sociology
intellectualism
Questions to Reflect On
- Does emotional repression hinder scholarly insight?
- Can intellect and feeling coexist productively?