Pauwke Berkers and Yosha Wijngaarden, "A Sociology of Awkwardness: On Social Interactions Going Wrong" (Taylor & Francis, 2025)
New Books in Critical Theory
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Understanding Awkwardness
This chapter examines the sociology of awkwardness, featuring personal anecdotes about uncomfortable social interactions. It highlights the lack of academic research on this common human experience, while discussing its implications in various cultural contexts. The speakers explore how awkwardness is not just a fleeting feeling but a complex emotional response influenced by societal and situational factors.
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