Does American culture shame too much

Peter N. Stearns, Ph.D., is a University Professor of History at George Mason University. Professor Stearns has written widely on world and emotions history. His most recent book is Shame: A Brief History. There has been a lot of study about the use of shame in our homes, in society, and in politics.  But what is the history of shame in America and how is it implemented today? Professor Peter explains the history of shame in the United States.