Eva Illouz
Professor of sociology at Hebrew University in Jerusalem and president of the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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Jul 30, 2024 • 1h 19min
/427/ Why Do We Make Our Emotions Match the Market? ft. Eva Illouz
Eva Illouz, a renowned sociologist known for her work on emotional capitalism, dives into the intricate relationship between emotions and politics. She explores why emotions have become a societal obsession and how they are packaged and sold. Illouz dissects victim culture, linking identity with perpetual resentment. She critiques Israeli populism, revealing its emotional underpinnings of fear and love. Plus, she reflects on her changing views of the progressive left amid rising political challenges.
Apr 27, 2015 • 1h 4min
Eva Illouz, “Hard-Core Romance: Fifty Shades of Grey, Best-Sellers, and Society” (U of Chicago Press, 2014)
Sociologist Eva Illouz discusses her book on Fifty Shades of Grey, exploring its success, blend of fantasy and self-help, and impact on heterosexual relationships. The podcast delves into characteristics of bestsellers, clash between traditional and modern views of love, feminism's impact on desires, and themes of love hurts and the future of romantic love.
