Buch
Psychoanalytic and phenomenological reflections on masculinity
Abstrakt
This book offers a uniquely psychoanalytic and phenomenological perspective on masculinity. Karlsson considers masculinity and traditional masculine ideals through a psychoanalytic lens before taking phenomenological concepts to chisel out the relationship between sex and gender. This perspective is developed throughout the volume to inspire readers to further their understanding of traditional gender assignment – female, male and intersex – in light of gendered characteristics such as femininity and masculinity. Chapters span topics such as the characteristics of typical, so-called “phallic masculinity”, its allure and psychogenetic explanation, as well as looking at what phallic masculinity disregards. Throughout, Karlsson maintains that phallic masculinity is unattainable, as it seeks to escape the existential conditions of helplessness, vulnerability, and dependence. He makes the case for the importance of considering the notion of ego-identity in the field of sex/gender studies, encouraging a liberation from gender stereotypes.
Publication details
Publisher: Routledge
Ort: London-New York
Year: 2023
Seiten: 168
ISBN (digital): 9781003352761
Referenz:
Karlsson Gunnar (2023) Psychoanalytic and phenomenological reflections on masculinity. London-New York, Routledge.