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Normalizing The Ideal: Psychology, Schooling, And The Family In Postwar Canada (Studies In Gender And History)
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About The Authormona Gleason Recently Completed Her Postdoctoral Fellowship At The University Of British Columbia.Product Descriptionhomemaker Mom, Breadwinning Dad Who Played Hockey With His Son On The Weekends, One Brother Or Sister, This Was Normal Canadian Life In The Fifties, Right? Well, Not Quite, But Author Mona Gleason Argues That Canadian Psychologists Were In Part Responsible For This Fiction Of Normalcy.Postwar Insecurity About The Stability Of Family Life Became A Platform On Which To Elevate The Role Of Psychologists In Society. Moving Outside The Universities With Radio Shows And Childrearing Manuals, These Figures Of Authority Changed The Tenor Of Parental And Familial Concern From Physical To Mental Health. Influential Psychologists Like Samuel Laycock And William Blatz Spread Their Own Vision Of Life As The Healthy Goal For Which Society Should Strive. Their Ideal Of 'Normal' Reflected And Helped Entrench The Dominant White, Angloceltic, Patriarchal Vision Of Life. Those Who Did Not Fit The Model Due To Skin Colour, Class, Or Ethnicity Were Marginalized Or Silenced, And, As Gleason'S Innovative Feminist Approach Emphasizes, Whether Male Or Female, Simply Trying To Fit Within The Prescribed Gender Roles Inevitably Led To Alienation.This History Of Psychology And Its Effects Asks New And Necessary Questions About The Role Of The Social Sciences In Shaping The Private Experiences Of Ordinary Canadians.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Normalizing the Ideal'? A: The book explores the influence of psychology on the concept of family life in postwar Canada, particularly how psychologists shaped societal norms and expectations.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is Mona Gleason, who completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of British Columbia.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on November 27, 1999.
- Q: How many pages does 'Normalizing the Ideal' have? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, it is categorized as a reference book and provides valuable insights into the history of psychology and its impact on Canadian family life.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book discusses themes of gender roles, the marginalization of non-conforming individuals, and the historical context of psychology's role in shaping family dynamics.
- Q: Can this book be useful for students studying psychology? A: Absolutely, it provides a critical examination of psychology's influence on societal norms, making it relevant for psychology students.
- Q: Does the book include any case studies or examples? A: Yes, the author uses historical examples to illustrate how psychological theories impacted everyday life in Canada.
- Q: What makes this book unique in its field? A: Its innovative feminist approach to the history of psychology sets it apart, focusing on how societal norms were constructed and enforced.