Helen Rose Fuchs 1942 Ebaugh

Becoming an Ex: The Process of Role Exit

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ISBN 13:
9780226180700
author:
Helen Rose Fuchs 1942 Ebaugh
format:
Paperback
publisher:
University Of Chicago Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
1988
Pages:
268
Dimensions:
21.54 x 14.22 x 1.57 centimetres
Genre:
Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Gender Studies,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£31.09

Description

Becoming an Ex: The Process of Role Exit by Helen Rose Fuchs Ebaugh explores the profound impact of leaving behind a major role in contemporary life. Drawing on interviews with 185 people, Ebaugh examines voluntary exits from significant roles, revealing common stages of the role exit process. From disillusionment with a particular identity to searching for alternative roles and ultimately creating an identity as an ex, this book delves into the complexities of establishing an identity in modern society. Ebaugh's own experience as an ex, having left her life as a Catholic nun to become a wife, mother, and professor, lends depth and insight to her inquiry. This thought-provoking study sheds light on the often-overlooked phenomenon of role exit, offering valuable insights into the human experience of transformation and identity formation.

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