Helen Rose Fuchs 1942 Ebaugh
Becoming an Ex: The Process of Role Exit
- 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
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.