In his book Personality & Sense of Humor, Professor Avener Ziv ponders the function of humour as a ‘social corrective’ in society. When discussing the role of comedy and satire in reforming society, he writes,
“The satirist is not content with the world as it is; or, more precisely, he is not, content with certain things in it, which to him seem black. In his attack he blackens them yet further, in the hope that after blushing with due shame they will turn white.”
Philosopher Henri Bergson theorized the ‘educational function’ of humor. He spoke of laughter as a societal reaction that condemns deviant elements in man’s behavior. If a person’s statements or actions are subject to laughter or mockery, they are less likely to repeat them. Thus, laughter or mocking behaviour can act as a deterrent to certain social behaviour. These theoretical perspectives substantiate the argument that humour can be used to correct social attitudes.
Quoted From Humor As A Social Tool For Change
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