Responsibility is tied to repair, not shame.
Responsibility Is Tied to Repair, Not Shame
Category: Tsm’syen Law Page status: Working
Purpose
This entry clarifies that responsibility within Tsm’syen law is oriented toward repair and restoration, not humiliation or shame. Responsibility is exercised to restore balance.
Principle
Responsibility is tied to repair, not shame. Shame undermines restoration and weakens accountability.
General principles
- Responsibility seeks corrective action, not degradation.
- Shame discourages acknowledgment and honesty.
- Repair strengthens dignity while reinforcing accountability.
- Public humiliation is not a lawful substitute for repair.
- Law supports learning, correction, and reintegration.
Application
- Resolution processes avoid shaming practices.
- Accountability focuses on actions and consequences.
- Elders guide repair in ways that preserve dignity.
- Outcomes emphasize restoration over exposure.
Effect
- Encourages genuine acknowledgment of harm.
- Reduces defensiveness and avoidance.
- Supports lasting restoration of relationships.