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The last two decades of psychoanalytic discourse have witnessed a
marked transformation in the way we think about women and gender.
The assignment of gender carries with it a host of assumptions, yet
without it we can feel lost in a void, unmoored from the world of
rationality, stability and meaning. The feminist analytic thinkers
whose work is collected here confront the meaning established by
the assignment of gender and the uncertainty created by its
absence.
The articles brought together in "Psychoanalytic Reflections on a
Gender-free" "Case: Into the Void" address a cross-section of
significant issues that have both chronicled and facilitated the
changes of the last two decades of feminist psychoanalysis.
Difficult issues which have previously been ignored (such as the
pregnancy of the therapist or sexual abuse regarded as more than a
fantasy) are considered first. The book goes on to address family
perspectives as they interact and shape the child's experience of
growing up male or female. Other topics covered are the authority
of personal agency as influenced by the language and theory of
patriarchy, male-centered concepts that consistently define women
as inferior, and the concept of gender as being co-constructed
within a relationship. Thus the authors explore the notion of
gender identity as an ongoing negotiation among multiple gendered
selves.
The gender-free case presented here will fascinate all
psychoanalysts interested in exploring ways of grappling with the
elusive nature of gender, as well as those studying gender studies.
Gender and body-based distinctions continue to be a defining
component of women's identities, both in psychoanalytic treatment
and in life. Although females have made progress in many areas,
their status within the human community has remained unstable and
subject to societal whim. A Womb of Her Own brings together a
distinguished group of contributors to explore, from a
psychoanalytic perspective, the ways in which women's sexual and
reproductive capabilities, and their bodies, are regarded as
societal and patriarchal property, not as the possession of
individual women. It further examines how women have been viewed as
the "other" and thus become the focus of mistreatment such as rape,
sexual slavery, restriction of reproduction rights, and ongoing
societal repression. Postmodern gender theories have greatly
enhanced understanding of the fluidity of gender and freed women
from repressive stereotypes, but attention has shifted prematurely
from the power differential that continues to exist between men and
women. Before the male/female binary is transcended, the
limitations imposed upon women by the still prevailing patriarchal
order must be addressed. To this end, A Womb of Her Own addresses
issues such as the prevalence of rape culture and its historical
roots; the relationship of the LGBT movement to feminism; current
sexual practices such as sexting and tattooing and their meaning to
women; reproductive issues including infertility; adoption;
postpartum depression and the actual experience of birthing-all
from the perspectives of women. The book also explores the cultural
definitions of motherhood, and how such definitions set exacting
standards both for the acceptable face of motherhood and for women
generally. While women's unique anatomy and biology have
historically contributed to their oppression in a patriarchal
society, it is the exploration and illumination of these
capabilities from their own perspective that will allow women to
claim and control them as their own. Covering a broad, topical
range of contemporary subjects, A Womb of Her Own will appeal to
psychoanalysts, psychoanalytic psychotherapists, as well as
scholars and students of gender and women's studies.
The past two decades of psychoanalytic discourse have witnessed a
marked transformation in the way we think about women and gender.
The assignment of gender carries with it a host of assumptions, yet
without it we can feel lost in a void, unmoored from the world of
rationality, stability and meaning. The feminist analytic thinkers
whose work is collected here confront the meaning established by
the assignment of gender and the uncertainty created by its
absence. The contributions brought together in Psychoanalytic
Reflections on a Gender-free Case address a cross-section of
significant issues that have both chronicled and facilitated the
changes in feminist psychoanalysis since the mid 1980s. Difficult
issues which have previously been ignored (such as the pregnancy of
the therapist or sexual abuse regarded as more than a fantasy) are
considered first. The book goes on to address family perspectives
as they interact and shape the child's experience of growing up
male or female. Other topics covered are the authority of personal
agency as influenced by the language and theory of patriarchy,
male-centred concepts that consistently define women as inferior,
and the concept of gender as being co-constructed within a
relationship. The gender-free case presented here will fascinate
all psychoanalysts interested in exploring ways of grappling with
the elusive nature of gender, as well as those studying gender
studies.
Gender and body-based distinctions continue to be a defining
component of women's identities, both in psychoanalytic treatment
and in life. Although females have made progress in many areas,
their status within the human community has remained unstable and
subject to societal whim. A Womb of Her Own brings together a
distinguished group of contributors to explore, from a
psychoanalytic perspective, the ways in which women's sexual and
reproductive capabilities, and their bodies, are regarded as
societal and patriarchal property, not as the possession of
individual women. It further examines how women have been viewed as
the "other" and thus become the focus of mistreatment such as rape,
sexual slavery, restriction of reproduction rights, and ongoing
societal repression. Postmodern gender theories have greatly
enhanced understanding of the fluidity of gender and freed women
from repressive stereotypes, but attention has shifted prematurely
from the power differential that continues to exist between men and
women. Before the male/female binary is transcended, the
limitations imposed upon women by the still prevailing patriarchal
order must be addressed. To this end, A Womb of Her Own addresses
issues such as the prevalence of rape culture and its historical
roots; the relationship of the LGBT movement to feminism; current
sexual practices such as sexting and tattooing and their meaning to
women; reproductive issues including infertility; adoption;
postpartum depression and the actual experience of birthing-all
from the perspectives of women. The book also explores the cultural
definitions of motherhood, and how such definitions set exacting
standards both for the acceptable face of motherhood and for women
generally. While women's unique anatomy and biology have
historically contributed to their oppression in a patriarchal
society, it is the exploration and illumination of these
capabilities from their own perspective that will allow women to
claim and control them as their own. Covering a broad, topical
range of contemporary subjects, A Womb of Her Own will appeal to
psychoanalysts, psychoanalytic psychotherapists, as well as
scholars and students of gender and women's studies.
Starting out as a parent can be an overwhelming experience for
which many people feel unprepared. While feeling the bewilderment,
stress, and exhaustion that is inherent in this life-changing
situation, a fleeting glimpse of what happens behind closed doors
would do wonders in letting parents know they are not alone in what
they are experiencing. This priceless new book provides parents
with the personal stories and professional insights that provide
them with this perspective. Through touching anecdotes and
professional guidance, this educational guide explores the
complexity of familial bonds, the idea of the befuddled parent, the
concept of a core or authentic self, and the redemption and
forgiveness needed to address all of our imperfections. In this
superb guide the author freely shares her own experiences as a
parent and frankly discusses the psychological issues that many
parents face. She proposes a relationship model of parenting, in
which parent and child learn flexibility and resilience as well as
mutual participation and influence. Tried and tested in the Toronto
household it is a paradigm that reduces family conflict, and
creates an atmosphere of harmony in the home. A field guide to the
intricacies of parenthood, the book explains the tools needed to
successfully traverse and enjoy its often rough terrain. Family
Entanglement takes readers through the familial arc from the early
years of sleep deprivation, the middle years of school and
homework, the teen years of sexuality and autonomy, and the
bittersweet era of grown children leaving home. Possessing an
all-encompassing approach that is supremely informative while
extraordinarily touching, this invaluable book provides parents
with an authoritative look at all the complexities of the parenting
experience.
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