Social emotions in the world today essentially must contain some form of emotional response in order for information and communication to be effective (Turner, Stets, 2005). However, emotions can only be conveyed where face to face communication is involved by mobilization of social movements which individual develop in the social order. It is therefore evident that people depend a great deal on emotions in conveying varying messages. This aspect makes it necessary for everyone to be well versed on all forms of emotions for effective communication (Turner, Stets, 2005). The knowledge of emotions in sociology has emerged as a distinct field of inquiry over years.
With the persistent sway in dualism concerning perception of association of body, self and community in the western culture, it may not be so surprising to note varying aspects of the human emotions. The emotions are classified into two groups, the subjective inner emotions and the social outer emotions (Turner, Stets, 2005). On the case of the subjective emotions, they are conceptualized as integral features of the personal nature of someone. Subjective emotions are as a result, exposed to the world in terms of culturally determined indication points (Turner, Stets, 2005).
At times, some emotions may fail to be logical as they may not be expressed straightforward. Emotions are partly embedded in others such as social functions and norms (Turner, Stets, 2005). For instance, the modern union of marriage is on one side based on the aspect of love and on the other side, the emotion of love has to be worked hard on. Another good example is that of modern science. It would not be present were it not for the emotion of curiosity. Modern science narrows by leading to over-specialization of science (Turner, Stets, 2005).
Application of emotions is also clearly visible in cultural stratification where it could not exist were it not for disgust and contempt. Human beings try as much as possible to adjust their feelings to fit in the norms of a situation on the basis of the demands present (Turner, Stets, 2005). Some findings that have been collected regarding activities devoted to socio-emotional issues of articulating effect and anxiety. Also, a study carried out on some groups revealed that nature of thinking of individuals about each other into social networks (Turner, Stets, 2005).
People in social interactions possess dissimilar relational dimensions, status and power (Turner, Stets, 2005). In reference to this two dimensions, recognizing someone’s status bring about love emotions. However, if either of this two dimensions changes, other emotions maybe generated depending on the quality of the changed emotion. Some scholars argue that individuals regulate their emotions to elicit acceptable behavior displays in respect to ideological and cultural standards (Turner, Stets, 2005). Emotions are vital even in places of work. Emotions are managed bearing in mind there are particular expectations expected from us. Single emotions have been conceptualized to define social constraints availed by norms and morals.
People have biological responses that are harnessed by societal practices and requirements. One would be justified top say that it is the society that defines the nature of our emotions. We could conclude that emotional energy varies from the highest levels of enthusiasm and confidence to the lowest depths of depression and retreat (Turner, Stets, 2005).
Reference
Turner J.H., Stets J.E. (2005). The sociology of emotions. UK: Cambridge university press.
