Emotions are an intrinsic part of human experience, shaping our interactions, behaviors, and identities. From happiness to anger, emotions influence how we perceive the world and how we relate to others. In sociology, emotions are not just individual experiences but…
Arlie Russell Hochschild is a renowned sociologist best known for her pioneering work in the sociology of emotions. Her theoretical contributions have fundamentally altered the way sociologists understand the interplay between emotions, social structures, and individual experiences. Hochschild’s theory of…
Emotion work, a concept pivotal in sociology, encapsulates the processes by which individuals manage their emotions to align with societal expectations. This concept, introduced by sociologist Arlie Hochschild in her seminal work “The Managed Heart” (1983), underscores the performative and…
