The emotions: Senses of the modern self

The sociology of emotions: A meta-reflexive review of a theoretical tradition in flux

“…Using analytic insights fostered through a systematic review, we ask questions about SoE’s alliances, methods, aims and future. This involves treating articles and social theories on emotions as cultural artefacts (McCarthy, 2002). Cultures shape the way we see, interpret and engage, informing subjectivities and habitus(es) (Bourdieu, 1990) or, in the context of the academy, research practices.…”

“…We conceptualise articles engaging with social theories on emotion as cultural artefacts of theoretical traditions used by ‘players’ (scholars) within the broader university ‘field’ (Swartz, 1997). This is done to facilitate understanding of the ‘discordant, conflicting, and incommensurable messages’ in the texts (McCarthy, 2002: 44) and ask questions about what SoE is, is not, and what it might become. Following Connell (2007), we also ask about the mobility of emotion theories across national borders: is there one SoE, or are there many traditions?…”

A Incorporação De Um Modismo Esportivo À Identidade, Através De Mídias Sociais

“…McCarthy (1994) comenta a semelhança das emoções e das identidades, afirmando que, tanto uma como a outra são fenômenos culturais, pois só podem ser compreendidas junto dos sistemas, culturas e mundos sociais dentro das quais estão inseridas. Ainda, as emoções são sinais naturais e reais do nosso verdadeiro self, apesar de serem "embaladas" e "consumidas" junto e diante dos produtos disponíveis no mercado, e atuam como padrões estabelecidos do self moderno em um mundo constantemente fabricado (MCCARTHY, 2002).…”