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Constructing and Deconstructing Woman's Power

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Constructing and Deconstructing Woman's Power explores the intricate dynamics of power and gender through diverse psychoanalytic, social, cultural, and philosophical lenses. The collection begins with three papers that illuminate the internal and external glass ceilings women face, enriched by compelling clinical vignettes. It then delves into the uniquely female power of creating life, examining motherhood and its inherent conflicts in two thoughtful essays. The book also investigates feminine creativity in two distinctive studies before concluding with analyses of men's relationships to women and their power.
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This book is suited for readers interested in gender studies, psychoanalysis, and feminism, including students, educators, and professionals seeking multidisciplinary perspectives on women's power.

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Constructing and Deconstructing Woman's Power explores power and gender issues from a variety of psychoanalytic, as well as social, cultural and philosophical perspectives. The first three papers examine the complex notion of external and internal glass ceiling brought to life by clear and illustrative clinical vignettes.

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Constructing and Deconstructing Woman's Power explores power and gender issues from a variety of psychoanalytic, as well as social, cultural and philosophical perspectives.

The first three papers examine the complex notion of external and internal glass ceiling, brought to life by clear and illustrative clinical vignettes.

The creation of life, a uniquely female power, is subsequently considered in two fascinating papers exploring motherhood and the conflicts it brings.

The development and expression of feminine creativity more generally is further examined in two unique studies.

The final three essays address men's relation to women and their power.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781855752917

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 December 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Karnac Books

Contributors:

  • Edited by Beth J. Seelig

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 147.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 160

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