Abstract
Using semantic differential ratings of evaluation, potency and activity of American and German undergraduates, I will test the general hypothesis that if both cultures agree on the sexual- erotic denotation of sentiments, sentiments will differ disproportional in their affective representations. It will be demonstrated that there is an interconnection of role-identities and emotions. Affective representation between sexual role- identities differs in German and American culture. Emotions associated with sexual-erotic role-identities have a deviant and violent quality for Americans. The same role-identities associate with emotions of impression and passion for German subjects.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 123-143 |
Number of pages | 21 |
Journal | International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy |
Volume | 16 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1 1996 |