Salecl, Renata
The Tyranny of Choice
- ISBN 13:
- 9781846681868
- author:
- Salecl, Renata
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Profile Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 1.4 cm
- Genre:
- Popular culture
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Tyranny of Choice by Renata Salecl explores how late capitalism's emphasis on individual choice can lead to anxiety and feelings of guilt. Drawing on examples from popular culture, Salecl argues that the notion of choice as a purely individual matter can prevent social change. Salecl examines how this ideology is reflected in our daily lives, from dating sites to self-help books, and how it shapes our perceptions of identity and community. By fusing sociology, psychoanalysis, and philosophy, she reveals that choice is often based on complex factors beyond simple rational decision-making. Through her analysis, Salecl sheds light on the paradoxical nature of freedom in late capitalism, where the pursuit of individuality can ultimately reinforce social conformity.
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