Crime Quote by James Gilligan
““I have yet to see a serious act of violence that was not provoked by the experience of feeling shamed or humiliated, disrespected and ridiculed.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Violence: Reflections on a National Epidemic, 1996
Violence often stems from feelings of shame, humiliation, and disrespect.
In simple terms: Shame fuels violence.
Address humiliation to reduce violence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- school counseling
- prison rehabilitation
- community mediation
- workplace training
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies restore dignity?
- What interventions reduce shame?
Root causes are complex and may involve systemic oppression.