How Netflix’s “Beef” Explores The Dangers Of Emotional Suppression
The importance processing your emotions no matter where you come from
A24’s latest ten part comedy drama series Beef, featuring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong is a self-destructive tale of two people who find solace in getting revenge at each other after a road rage incident gets a little out of hand. The show tells an amazing story that not only highlights common cultural and generational problems Asian Americans face, but it explicitly showcases the dangers and effects of long term emotional suppression.
Warning: This story contains mild spoilers for Beef, but it is available to watch on Netflix now.
Defining Emotional Suppression
Emotional suppression is defined as the conscious or unconscious act of inhibiting or controlling one’s emotions. It is often occurred in an effort to conform to social norms, avoid conflict or negative reactions, or cope with stressful situations and societal pressures.
It involves suppressing or minimizing the intensity of one’s emotional experiences, and may involve…
