Title
Becoming an Ex: The Process of Role Exit,Used
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The experience of becoming an ex is common to most people in modern society. Unlike individuals in earlier cultures who usually spent their entire lives in one marriage, one career, one religion, one geographic locality, people living in today's world tend to move in and out of many roles in the course of a lifetime. During the past decade there has been persistent interest in these 'passages' or 'turning points,' but very little research has dealt with what it means to leave behind a major role or incorporate it into a new identity. Helen Rose Fuchs Ebaugh's pathbreaking inquiry into the phenomenon of becoming an ex reveals the profundity of this basic aspect of establishing an identity in contemporary life.Ebaugh is herself an ex, having left the life of a Catholic nun to become a wife, mother, and professor of sociology. Drawing on interviews with 185 people, Ebaugh explores a wide range of role changes, including exconvicts, exalcoholics, divorced people, mothers without custody of their children, exdoctors, excops, retirees, exnuns, andperhaps most dramaticallytranssexuals. As this diverse sample reveals, Ebaugh focuses on voluntary exits from significant roles. What emerges are common stages of the role exit processfrom disillusionment with a particular identity, to searching for alternative roles, to turning points that trigger a final decision to exit, and finally to the creation of an identify as an ex.Becoming an Ex is a challenging and influential study that will be of great interest to sociologists, mental health counselors, members of selfhelp groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Parents Without Partners, those in corporate settings where turnover has widespread implications for the organization, and for anyone struggling through a role exit who is trying to establish a new sense of self.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Becoming an Ex' by Helen Rose Fuchs Ebaugh? A: 'Becoming an Ex' investigates the process of leaving behind significant life roles and how individuals incorporate these changes into their identities. The book draws on interviews with 185 people to explore various role exits, such as divorce, retirement, and recovery from addiction.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Becoming an Ex'? A: The author of 'Becoming an Ex' is Helen Rose Fuchs Ebaugh, a former Catholic nun who transitioned into a career as a sociologist, wife, and mother.
- Q: What topics does 'Becoming an Ex' cover? A: The book covers a range of topics related to role exits, including the experiences of ex-convicts, ex-alcoholics, divorced individuals, and others who have undergone significant changes in their identities.
- Q: How many pages is 'Becoming an Ex'? A: 'Becoming an Ex' is 268 pages long, providing a comprehensive exploration of the role exit process.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Becoming an Ex' have? A: 'Becoming an Ex' is available in paperback binding, making it a convenient option for readers.
- Q: When was 'Becoming an Ex' published? A: 'Becoming an Ex' was published on June 15, 1988.
- Q: Is 'Becoming an Ex' suitable for mental health professionals? A: Yes, 'Becoming an Ex' is a valuable resource for mental health counselors and sociologists, as it provides insights into identity transitions and the psychological aspects of role exits.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'Becoming an Ex'? A: Readers can expect to learn about the common stages of the role exit process, including disillusionment, searching for alternatives, and establishing a new identity as an ex.
- Q: Are there any specific groups that might benefit from reading 'Becoming an Ex'? A: Yes, self-help groups like Alcoholics Anonymous, corporate professionals dealing with turnover, and anyone navigating personal role exits may find the insights in 'Becoming an Ex' particularly beneficial.
- Q: What makes 'Becoming an Ex' a significant study in sociology? A: 'Becoming an Ex' is significant because it fills a gap in research on voluntary role exits and provides a deep understanding of identity transformation in contemporary society.