Lacan and Postfeminism
Lacan and Postfeminism by Elizabeth Q. Wright, published by Icon, Totem Books on October 30, 2000, is an insightful exploration of Jacques Lacan’s impact on various fields, particularly feminism. This edition spans 80 pages and is presented in English. The book examines how Lacan’s theories, rooted in psychoanalysis, have influenced contemporary discussions in social science and philosophy, particularly regarding identity and self-recognition.
Readers will find a critical analysis of how Lacan’s ideas have allowed feminism to evolve and respond to changing political landscapes. The text addresses the ongoing complexities of gender relations, emphasizing the need for fresh perspectives to keep feminist discourse relevant. By engaging with Lacan’s work, this book provides a framework for understanding the intersection of psychoanalysis and feminist theory, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the dynamics of identity and gender.
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Jacques Lacan has been acknowledged as one of the giants of psychoanalysis, whose influence has spread far from the clinical psychology that his theories were rooted in, to become a touch point in English, social science, philosophy and perhaps most radically, feminism. Moreover, his key work on the constitution of identity and the recognition of self have enabled feminism to move with the times and adapt its theories to a new political climate. Nominal equality at least may have largely been achieved for many women in the western world – but the old questions still haunt the thinking of gender relations, and require fresh input if trenchant criticism is to remain alive.
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