Lacan, Jacques
Feminine Sexuality
- ISBN 13:
- 9780393302110
- author:
- Lacan, Jacques
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W. W. Norton & Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1985
- Pages:
- 1
- Genre:
- Psychology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Feminine Sexuality: Jacques Lacan and the École Freudienne presents a collection of articles on feminine sexuality by key figures in the école freudienne, a school of psychoanalysis founded by Lacan. This work challenges traditional notions of femininity and offers a reevaluation of Freud's theories on the subject. The book explores the concept of the castration complex and its significance in understanding female identity, arguing that these ideas can be used to critique patriarchal systems rather than reinforce them. By examining the role of the phallus in Lacan's work, the authors reveal the arbitrary nature of traditional notions of male and female sexuality. This collection provides a unique perspective on feminist theory and psychoanalysis, highlighting the ways in which women's experiences are shaped by societal expectations and power structures.
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