Self deprecation

Self-hatred (also called self-loathing) refers to an extreme dislike or hatred of oneself, or being angry at or even prejudiced against oneself. Self-hatred (also called self-loathing) refers to an extreme dislike or hatred of oneself, or being angry at or even prejudiced against oneself. The term 'self-hatred' is used infrequently by psychologists and psychiatrists, who would usually describe people who hate themselves as 'people with low self-esteem'. Self-hatred, self-guilt and shame are important factors in some or many mental disorders, especially disorders that involve a perceived defect of oneself (e.g. body dysmorphic disorder). Self-hatred is also a symptom of many personality disorders, including borderline personality disorder, as well as mood disorders like depression. It can also be linked to guilt for someone's own actions that they view as wrongful, e.g., self-guilt, survivor guilt. The term is also used to designate a dislike or hatred of a group, family, social class, nationality, or stereotype to which one belongs and/or has. For instance, 'ethnic self-hatred' is the extreme dislike of one's ethnic group or cultural classification. It may be associated with aspects of autophobia. The term self-hatred can refer to either a strong dislike for oneself, one's own actions, or a strong dislike or hatred of one's own race, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, or any other group of which one may be a member. When used in the latter context it is generally defined as hatred of one's identity based on the demographic in question, as well as a desire to distance oneself from this identity. Some sociology theorists such as Jerry Mander see television programming as being deliberately designed to induce self-hatred, negative body image, and depression, with advertising then being used to suggest the cure. See also the arguments related to the Kill your television phenomenon. Some personal self-hatred can be linked to remorse for something a person did or did not do, or as a result of bullying. Many races, ethnic groups, and religions have experienced self-hatred resulting from internalization of hatred from dominant cultures (for example, self-hating Catholics internalize a hatred of Catholicism). Jews are one traditional example of this internalized self-hatred. Jewish people experienced hatred in Europe and America. Lessing, in his book, Jewish Self-Hatred (1930), considered this type of hatred pathological, “a manifestation of an over identification with the dominant culture and internalization of its prejudices.” There have been studies from sources stated in the scholarly research, “mental illness in Jews often derived from feelings of inferiority and self-hatred resulting from persecution and their subordinate position in society.” From the American Jew side, there have been similar responses to their reactions and self-hate. European Jews migrated to the U.S. beginning in 1654. During that time, U.S. law discriminated against Jewish people and banned them from professions, voting, and holding office. Not until 1868 did the original 13 colonies grant Jewish people some political equality. Because of these sociopolitical barriers, many American Jews decided to hide their identity “by converting or intermarrying and raising their children in another faith.” The Anti-Japaneseism movement in Japan is composed of ethnic Japanese who seek the downfall of Japan.