How naming and shaming impacts public opinion

Описание: Naming and shaming is a commonly used strategy where governments are publicly criticized for violating international laws and norms by a wide variety of actors, including states, international organizations, and activists. So, how does international criticism shape attitudes and external perceptions toward foreign governments?

In a recent study, Harvard Kennedy School Professor Lotem Bassan-Nygate found that shaming damaged the target’s reputation and enhanced the shamer’s image. Additionally, her study found that shaming slightly strengthened support for the condemned international norm. In this video, she breaks down what naming and shaming is and how it affects reputation.

Read the full study: https://ken.sc/4aUBWrY

This video is for anyone interested in learning about human rights, international relations, geopolitics, and public opinion.

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