Shame works for the exact same reason that they are so scared of it normalisation matters but it only matters if there is effective power behind it#greenscreenvideo

4/15 Edited to

... Read moreShame and normalisation play complex roles in shaping public attitudes and legitimising power structures, especially in conflict settings. From my personal observations and readings, these psychological tools are strategically employed to influence collective behavior and suppress dissent. For example, propaganda often blurs faces and events, a technique designed to depersonalize victims and obscure accountability. This creates a sense of emotional distance, reducing public empathy and making controversial actions appear routine or acceptable. It's not just about hiding identities but about fostering a narrative where certain acts are normalised within the societal consciousness. In conflict zones, effective power behind this normalisation is crucial. Without real enforcement or consequences, shame loses its sting and normalisation fails. The presence of state or institutional power amplifies these effects, making them more pervasive and hard to counteract. In Israel’s case, the propaganda strategies include normalising relationships with imperial systems, portraying conflict as a routine state of affairs intertwined with everyday cultural imagery. This method subtly encourages people to accept the ongoing struggles as normal, thereby diluting opposition. The long-term impact is a fragile equilibrium where young, impressionable individuals may feel compelled to conform or remain silent due to performative shame or fear. These phenomena highlight the importance of critically assessing information sources and cultivating awareness about how psychological tactics influence public opinion and social dynamics. By sharing these reflections, I hope to encourage readers to recognize the subtle power of shame and normalisation, especially how they function in propaganda and conflict narratives. Being aware allows us to question and resist manipulative messages, supporting a more informed and empathetic discourse.

Related posts

The Just 3 Rule for Mental Health That Sticks 💭❤️🧠✨
Let me be sooo real with you… Getting fit is hard. Staying consistent? Way harder. It’s not about having the “perfect” body or that one magical workout. It’s about your brain. Your mood. Your mindset. Because honestly? If your mental health is trash, your discipline will be too. And that’s exactly
Chalie_Baker

Chalie_Baker

633 likes

Lose the Pooch: Weight Loss for Every Body Type 🔥
🔬 The Truth About Weight Loss & Flat Stomachs Here’s my research-style breakdown for sustainable fat loss, realistic body goals, and weekly fat-burning movement plans!! 🧠 I. The Mental Health Connection & Stigma Around Weight Loss 🧍‍♀️ Weight loss is not just physical—it’s mental,
Chalie_Baker

Chalie_Baker

1156 likes

A close-up of a person's raised armpit showing noticeably dark and uneven skin, with the overlay text "How I went from this." This image represents the initial state of dark underarms.
A close-up of a person's raised armpit showing significantly lighter and smoother skin, with the overlay text "To this in a month." This image represents the improved state after using the exfoliating mousse.
A hand holding a blue and white bottle dispensing white, fluffy foam. Overlay text describes the mousse's soft texture, gentle application, and its benefits for reducing underarm darkness and odor, and smoothing skin.
From Shame to Sleeveless: My 30-Day Underarm Glow-
From Shame to Sleeveless: My 30-Day Underarm Glow-Up with This Mousse! Fed up with dark underarms that make you self-conscious in sleeveless tops? I've been there! After years of shaving and sweating, my underarms were a shade I'd rather forget. But then I stumbled upon this exfoliating
Tinan

Tinan

165 likes

Building the Habit of Working Out
I was never someone who stayed consistent with working out...I'd be really good for a week -maybe two and then fall off and it could take a month for me to get back into it or even longer BUILDING THE HABIT * make it obvious * make it attractive * make it easy * make it satisfyi
Holly Faye

Holly Faye

4941 likes

Yelling works — but here’s what it costs 🗣️
Can I say the thing nobody wants to say out loud? Yelling works. That’s why we do it. The kids stop. They comply. And our brain registers: that worked. So the next time we’re maxed out and nothing else is landing, our brain goes right back there. But here’s what it’s costing over time. And i
Mom Wife Teacher Life

Mom Wife Teacher Life

8 likes

🌸No shame with God🌸
#fyplemon8 #christianlemon8 #christiancommunity #godisgood #viral
Tianna Glass

Tianna Glass

756 likes

How to Set Up ADHD-Friendly Routines - That Works
⚡ How to Set Up ADHD-Friendly Routines - That Actually Works⚡ Most routines fail for ADHD brains because they’re: ❌ Too rigid + unrealistic ❌ Overcomplicated = instant overwhelm ❌ Shame-driven (“I should be able to do this”) ❌ Not built for how neurodivergent brains actually function ✨ Wh
SpicyNeuroMama

SpicyNeuroMama

41 likes

A young woman with light brown hair, freckles, and tattoos on her neck and hands, wearing a light blue sweater, looks right. The background features a blue sky and urban buildings. The image is titled "The Pastor & The Prayer" and includes Lemon8 branding.
The Pastor & The Prayer.. part 1
Aaliyah folded her arms slowly, looking Travis up and down like she couldn’t believe the audacity that had just walked up to her in church shoes and a tailored suit. “Don’t tell my wife, I’ll pay you what the people pay me for Sunday service,” Travis announced, voice low and slick like he though
APowellbooks2.O

APowellbooks2.O

9 likes

A hand holds a pink body lotion bottle with a white label, next to an ornate pink perfume bottle with a tassel. The image has text indicating one product is a dupe for the other.
Dupe for Delina Exclusif 🌹
I do have a thing with sometimes wanting to see the hype of things. This is why I love scent split…and girl this isn’t an ad but it should be. Anyway I want to see what was the THING that has a lot of people in a chokehold. So I bought a 2ml of delina exclusif. I have no shame in my love for
JackieDelon

JackieDelon

25 likes

🌸 Overcoming Shame 🌸
Shame thrives in silence but you don’t have to carry it anymore. 💜 ✨ Name It – If you can name it, you can tame it. ✨ Bring It Into the Light – Sharing breaks its power. ✨ Challenge the Story – Ask: “Whose voice is this?” and replace it with truth. ✨ Practice Self-Compassion – Speak to yourse
Jessica Irene

Jessica Irene

156 likes

Why shame the changes he’s made?
Lin Watchorn

Lin Watchorn

368 likes

Oh the shame!
I admit it, I really enjoyed these f-ed up horror books and I’ll bet you will too. #horrorbooks #horrorbook #horrorbooktok #scarybooks #horrorfiction
Scary Book Recs

Scary Book Recs

8 likes

No shame!!
No judgement…just encouragement!! #books #booktok #bookwormsoflemon8 #booksoflemon8
🍄 📚Feya📚 🍄

🍄 📚Feya📚 🍄

631 likes

The power of affirmations is REAL✨
Your mind believes what you tell it repeatedly. If you feed it peace, power, and purpose ➡️ it will start creating a life that reflects that energy back to you! Here are 3 AFFIRMATIONS that rewire your self-worth, magnetism, and mindset: 1. “I AM SAFE TO RECEIVE GOOD THINGS.” ✨Why it wor
Jalin✨Feminine Journey

Jalin✨Feminine Journey

24 likes

The Poet Who Works On Mower
When I bought this property in 2021 I had big dreams and high stress. I just moved 4 kids and separated from my now ex-husband. The overwhelming recovery period from a hostile environment and nurturing my families wounds took a little longer than I had anticipated. In November of 2024 the barn coll
Sown In The Unknown

Sown In The Unknown

0 likes

Why Do We Shame Women for Period Products?
So I’m at work, minding my business, and my coworker decides to share the wildest opinion I’ve ever heard. She looks at me dead serious and goes: “Pads are kinda childish… real women use tampons or cups.” Girl… EXCUSE ME? Sorry what ? I was just standing there like… How did we jump fro
Milaidy🫧🌺🍕

Milaidy🫧🌺🍕

266 likes

A handwritten chart on lined paper illustrates transforming shame into gratitude. A blue cloud with 'Shame' and raindrops points to a yellow sun with 'Gratitude.' Below, 'I'm sorry' phrases are rephrased as 'Thank you for' statements, like 'I'm sorry I can't keep up' becoming 'Thank you for being patient.'
🌧➡️☀️ Transforming Shame into Gratitude
For so long, I carried heavy apologies for the way I move through life… “I’m sorry I can’t keep up.” “I’m sorry I forgot again.” “I’m sorry I need extra support.” Shane doesn’t heal, but gratitude does. 💛 Every “I’m sorry” can become a “thank you.” ✨ Thank you for being patient. ✨ Thank yo
Jessica Irene

Jessica Irene

162 likes

A person in soft, light-colored clothing holds a decorative golden bow with a red heart charm. The image has a pastel pink aesthetic, reflecting the 'roseboy' emphasis on softness and aesthetic presentation.
The History and Reclamation of ‘Femboy’
(Also for those, that will whine. No one forced you to click on this, so please excuse yourself, off..) The terms “femboy” and even “roseboy” have a complex history within queer, trans, and online communities, reflecting the ways gender expression and sexuality have been policed, and reclaimed
🏳️‍⚧️ ✝ Lii ✝ 🏳️‍⚧️

🏳️‍⚧️ ✝ Lii ✝ 🏳️‍⚧️

58 likes

He skips to the beat with no shame!
#crazyboy #funniestguyever #dancing
TooBzy

TooBzy

8 likes

Healing and growing through shame.
#recoverycommunity #addictiontreatment #addiction #sobriety #recoveryispossible #recoveroutloud #interventiononcall
Pej Interventions

Pej Interventions

4 likes

The Enemy Is Not Creative... Spot His Tactics ✨
😫Ever felt like no matter how much you pray, something is still pulling at your peace your focus or your joy? Honey, that’s not by accident because the enemy doesn’t always show up looking like a threat. 🫠Sometimes, he slips in through the smallest cracks in your day. ⚠️ The danger is… if
Olivia Grace

Olivia Grace

199 likes

He corrects in love, not shame. 🤍
#christianlemon8 #christiancommunitylemon8 #christiancommunitytiktok #christianliving #christiancreator
TheChristianPrincess✝️

TheChristianPrincess✝️

94 likes

Aldi’s Aisle of Shame 4/29/25
Snagged the coziest finds at Aldi's Aisle of Shame! 🛒 The Velvet Plush Sherpa Throw is perfect for chilly nights, and the Rattan Bed Tray adds rustic charm to my decor. #AldiFinds #AisleOfShame #HomeDecor #CozyVibes #BudgetFriendly
falsedestiny

falsedestiny

774 likes

An open notebook and pen rest on a neatly made bed with white sheets and a pillow. The image features text overlayed with 'STUDY TIPS HOW TO END YOUR PROCRASTINATOR ERA for good,' setting the theme for the article.
A partially eaten bagel with cream cheese sits on a white paper next to an open textbook displaying mathematical problems. A pen is also visible, with a text overlay stating 'Build intrinsic motivation,' referencing a key study tip.
An iced coffee from 'CafeR' is placed next to an open laptop displaying an email inbox with various labels. A text overlay reads 'Stop trying new, trendy study methods,' illustrating another tip for effective studying.
STOP scrolling, START striving (for success)!
Happy 2025! As the spring semester approaches, I wanted to share my PERSONAL tips for combatting procrastination. Procrastination is the delay of active work in exchange for instant gratification. Examples include scrolling on Instagram instead of studying for a test, texting friends instead of loc
BETHANY

BETHANY

18 likes

Which menstrual cup fold actually works??
I swear menstrual cups need their own instruction manual written by women, because the “official” directions are NOT honest enough 😭 Nobody tells you that the fold matters more than the brand. Nobody tells you your cervix has a personality. Nobody tells you that the wrong fold can snap open lik
brittany

brittany

158 likes

Avoidants Discard Because of Shame
#Relationship #consciousbreakups #relationshipcoach #childhoodtrauma #healing #attachmenttheory #anxiousattachment #avoidantattachment #livehighlights
Megan

Megan

14 likes

A hand holds a white flower with a green stem. Text overlay reads: 'How to BREAK THE CHAINS: LUKE 7:49 & HOODOO FORGIVENESS.' A small candle icon is visible. The image includes instructions to follow, like, share, and save.
A person with grey hair sits on the floor reading a book, next to a potted plant. Text on the right quotes 'Luke 7:49' and discusses cleansing guilt and reclaiming power. The image includes instructions to like, follow, share, and save.
An abstract close-up of water with ripples. Text on the left provides 'HOODOO INSIGHT' for cleansing, mentioning hyssop, Florida Water, Psalms, and affirmations over white candles. It includes an affirmation prayer and social media instructions.
🌿Hoodoo inspired self forgiveness for beginners
🌿✨ Who is this that forgives sins? Luke 7:49 challenges us to look within. Are you ready to forgive yourself, clear generational debts, and walk in divine power? Release guilt. Break ancestral chains. Let spiritual cleansing set you free. 🕯️ Luke 7:49 (KJV): “And they that sat at meat with
The aura cleanser

The aura cleanser

14 likes

The ultimate ADHD app recs @2025! 📌🌸
ADHD-friendly apps that helped me finally focus (and feel good about it): 📚 BeFreed – Condenses classic + trending non-fiction into high-quality 10-min flashcards, 20-min podcast-style audio, and 30-min deep dives. I listen while commuting or at the gym, and read before bed. Finished 10 books t
Quinn McDaniel

Quinn McDaniel

406 likes

Beating the Boredom of Online Lab Videos ✨🫶
Online labs can be… a DRAG! Like scrolling for 30 mins because I don’t want to sit through a 20 minute lab video because it’s so dry. Not gonna lie, clicking through simulations and typing up reports alone isn’t exactly thrilling. But I’ve found a few things that help when it starts feeling lik
Stella Studies

Stella Studies

24 likes

My Dog Tries different Cones of Shame
My Dog Tries different Cones of Shame Full Version ▶️▶️▶️ https://youtu.be/JxSQ3abKE14?si=ieUmP0Ud3AYL1pHu
GamjaChip 🥔

GamjaChip 🥔

558 likes

The Pastor & The Prayer …. Part 2
The fellowship hall went dead silent after Aaliyah screamed. The phone nearly slipped out of her hand. Travis snatched it before she could even react. “Give me that—” “Travis!” Aaliyah shouted, trying to grab it back, but he held it high above her, his other hand gripping her wrist tigh
APowellbooks2.O

APowellbooks2.O

232 likes

Let’s detach shame, guilt, and confusion….
Feeling confused about staying or not is so common amongst betrayed partners. However, detaching negative connotations from your decision will eventually help with your decision to stay and work on your marriage. Healing your marriage after betrayal is possible. #couples #healing #be
Sarah Bodden-Cheffen, LPC

Sarah Bodden-Cheffen, LPC

2 likes

Shame Drains Recovery Energy
Jan. 03 Releasing Shame "Shame fades in the light of compassion." Today I let go of shame that no longer serves me. I remind myself that my past does not define my future. Recovery is an act of renewal. Mindfulness Cue: Breathe into sel
Highs and Lows of Recovery

Highs and Lows of Recovery

9 likes

Finding Peace in the Big Picture 🙏💖
Whenever life feels heavy or the "what-ifs" start to take over, this is my favorite reminder to come back to. ✨ It’s so easy to get caught up in our own heads, but there is so much comfort in knowing we don’t have to carry it all alone. 🕊️💕 Whatever you are walking through right now, rem
Life with Niesha ✨

Life with Niesha ✨

50 likes

Such a Shame I Turned Out this Way
#outfitideas #dancing #texas #dayinmylife #fashionfinds
Lyssaurora

Lyssaurora

958 likes

His daily walk of shame
#xmen #marvel #mcu #wolverine #hughjackman
Farkle_minkus

Farkle_minkus

107 likes

Writing through shame (without spiraling)
Shame gets louder the longer it stays unspoken. Not because it’s true— but because it’s echoing in a closed room. Writing cracks a window. But there’s a way to do this that helps… and a way that just turns into a spiral. If you’ve ever journaled and somehow felt worse after, try this sh
Hannah | journal coach

Hannah | journal coach

10 likes

Art Journal Page - I Have No Shame
Even though I struggle, if I am being honest and authentic, then I have no shame. Used alcohol marker, pen and gel pen #artjournaling #affirmations #healingjourney #ptsdhealing #anxietycare
Janet

Janet

17 likes

Damn shame
This how they do it over there y'all🤣😂😅
Mr.Woods

Mr.Woods

3 likes

book shame. i need like 3 more bookcases
Sara Leigh

Sara Leigh

7 likes

Aldi's Aisle of Shame Kitchen gadgets!!
Discovered amazing kitchen gadgets at Aldi's Aisle of Shame! 🛒 From the versatile 3-in-1 Avocado Tool to the handy Digital Kitchen Scale, my culinary game just leveled up. #AldiFinds #AisleOfShame #KitchenGadgets #BudgetFriendly #CulinaryEssentials
falsedestiny

falsedestiny

549 likes

No processed sugar for 90 days - Day 17 ✨
Today I went back on track, after a day of enjoying & celebrating with the family it’s the best to just go back i to my “eating routine “ and not wait for Monday . I used to say that since it’s the weekend I will just enjoy & go back at it on Monday, which is still ok to do sometimes but fo
BEATRICE🌸  | MOMMA | GYM ⚡️

BEATRICE🌸 | MOMMA | GYM ⚡️

5 likes

‘unlearning shame’
Growing up in a Spanish household, we were brought up with the mentality that you grow, work and die, but lately I been that burning desire to want more, to figure out if others did it why can’t I, unlearned what I been told and never settle, these guidelines I got it from Noelle Randall on youtube
Bellä

Bellä

94 likes

This Is How Manipulation Really Works
This Is How Manipulation Really Works #toxicbehavior #narcissist #lifeadvice #lifelessons #Lemon8
It’s The Real Jay Anthony

It’s The Real Jay Anthony

55 likes

Propaganda I AM falling for 🌸🥰
For a long time, I didn’t trust myself. I didn’t trust my body. I didn’t trust my hunger. I didn’t trust rest. I didn’t even trust my own pace. and honestly… I thought that was discipline. but it was just fear in disguise. lately, I’ve been falling for a different kind of propaganda.
gabbiefernandez

gabbiefernandez

8 likes

God Doesn’t Speak in Shame
Romans 8:1 "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." Shame whispers lies that keep you stuck. It tells you you’re too far gone, too broken, too sinful for grace to reach. But listen closely, that’s not the voice of God. God corrects with love,
Bri

Bri

12 likes

The Unlearning of Shame
There was a time she was told to hide her power, to soften her gaze, to dim the flame that made the dark glow. They called her wicked because they were afraid of what she saw — the truth that lives beneath the surface, the beauty inside the ache. So she learned to flinch at her own reflectio
Cleo Rose

Cleo Rose

10 likes

See more