Bronson and Merryman address the self-esteem "movement" in their popular
science book "nurture shock". Their references might be a place to start.
See attached.
On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 4:05 AM, Peter Smagorinsky <smago@uga.edu> wrote:
I should follow up by noting that LSV considered a change in the
environment surrounding people of difference (those with biological
"defects" such as deafness) to be fundamental to the self-esteem of the
person of difference. He argued for the need to normalize difference by
changing the attitudes of those in the cultural mainstream so that they
ceased to pity or belittle people with different biological functions so
that they could more easily adapt and assimilate and thus feel more a part
of society and build self-esteem. So, in LSV's conception, eliminating
bullying attitudes helped to build the self-esteem and feeling of inclusion
of people of difference.
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From: xmca-bounces@weber.ucsd.edu [mailto:xmca-bounces@weber.ucsd.edu] On
Behalf Of Peter Smagorinsky
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 6:20 AM
To: ablunden@mira.net; eXtended Mind, Culture, Activity
Subject: RE: [xmca] The Self-esteem movement
Well, self-esteem was a central goal of LSV's work in the field of
defectology--provide cultural channels for kids to become involved with
legitimate social labor as a way to feel included and thus develop greater
self-esteem (which is actually the term used in translation).
In the US, I think it goes back to the 60s as part of the general unrest
against "the establishment" and its emphasis on the Protestant work ethic,
which was presumed to be repressive.
I'll check with some of my friends out there who specialize in bullying to
see what they think about the report.
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From: xmca-bounces@weber.ucsd.edu [mailto:xmca-bounces@weber.ucsd.edu] On
Behalf Of Andy Blunden
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 5:04 AM
To: eXtended Mind, Culture, Activity
Subject: [xmca] The Self-esteem movement
At last the pendulum has begun to swing back:
http://www.sbs.com.au/news/video/2240486979/Inflating-children-may-create-bullies
The report says that "the self-esteem movement" (i.e. lying to kids about
their own virtues) is seen as a "failed experiment." Can anyone tell me
where this "self-esteem" idea came from?
Andy
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