The Myth of Women's Masochism: with a new preface by the author - Softcover

Paula J. Caplan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0595357504 ISBN 13: 9780595357505

Publisher: iUniverse, 2005

Synopsis

Finally, a definitive study that debunks one of Freud's most damaging myths-that women are inherently masochistic- offers healthier ways to view female behavior.MS. Magazine"Concrete, convincing sensible revolutionary, calling for nothing short of a revision in our thinking about women "Philadelphia Inquirer" not a quick-fix pop psychology do-it-yourselfer but a thoughtful examination of a persistent, self-defeating myth."Chicago Tribune" outstanding scholarly debunking of [an] extremely damaging cultural belief it contains valuable lessons for the mental health professions."Readings"So convincing are her arguments that often one is left wondering how on earth such theories could ever have been taken seriously."Morning Star, London

About this title

About the Author:

Paula J. Caplan, a clinical and research psychologist, is author of 11 books, including Don?t Blame Mother, They Say You?re Crazy: How the World?s Most Powerful Psychiatrists Decide Who?s Normal, Lifting a Ton of Feathers, and (co-author) Thinking Critically About Research on Sex and Gender.

From Library Journal:

Caplan, a Canadian clinical and research psychologist, focuses on the ``most salient phenomena that have been mistakenly labeled as signs of women's masochism.'' She explores these behaviors and suggests interpretations other than masochism through a review of the literature, anecdotes, and interviews. Caplan's purpose is to put ``a halt to the labeling of women as naturally, inevitably masochistic.'' She also presents a good review of the psychoanalytic basis for these myths. Areas covered include work, women's relationships with men, women as victims of violence, and therapy. There are extensive bibliographical notes. An important addition for psychology of women collections. Susan McBride, Northeast Texas Community Coll. LRC, Mt. Pleasant
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About this edition

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0595357504
• ISBN 13: 9780595357505
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 326