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Changing Our Minds: Lesbian Feminism and Psychology (The Cutting Edge: Lesbian Life and Literature Series),Used
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Women today are being instructed on how they can raise their selfesteem, love their inner child, survive their toxic families, overcome codependency, and experience a revolution from within. By holding up the ideal of a pure and happy inner core, psychotherapists refuse to acknowledge that a certain degree of unhappiness or dissatisfaction is a routine part of life and not necessarily a cause for therapy. Lesbians specifically are now guided to define themselves according to their frailties, inadequacies, and insecurities.An incisive critique of contemporary feminist psychology and therapy, Changing our Minds argues not just that the current practice of psychology is flawed, but that the whole idea of psychology runs counter to many tenets of lesbian feminist politics. Recognizing that many lesbians do feel unhappy and experience a range of problems that detract from their wellbeing, Changing Our Minds makes positive, prescriptive suggestions for nonpsychological ways of understanding and dealing with emotional distress.Written in a lively and engaging style, Changing our Minds is required reading for anyone who has ever been in therapy or is close to someone who has, and for lesbians, feminists, psychologists, psychotherapists, students of psychology and women's studies, and anyone with an interest in the development of lesbian feminist theory, ethics, and practice.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Changing Our Minds: Lesbian Feminism and Psychology'? A: The book critiques contemporary feminist psychology and therapy, highlighting how these practices may conflict with lesbian feminist politics and suggesting non-psychological approaches to emotional distress.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Changing Our Minds' is Celia Kitzinger.
- Q: When was 'Changing Our Minds' published? A: The book was published on September 1, 1993.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Changing Our Minds'? A: The book contains a total of 232 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those in therapy? A: Yes, it is recommended for anyone who has been in therapy or is close to someone who has, as well as for feminists, psychologists, and students of psychology.
- Q: What condition is this book in? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include self-esteem, emotional distress, and critiques of the psychological framework as it relates to lesbian feminist issues.
- Q: Can this book be beneficial for students of women's studies? A: Yes, it is beneficial for students of women's studies, as it explores the development of lesbian feminist theory and practice.
- Q: What is the intended audience for 'Changing Our Minds'? A: The intended audience includes lesbians, feminists, psychologists, students of psychology, and anyone interested in feminist theory and ethics.