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The Myth of Women's Masochism

Paula J. Caplan

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Description:Soon after publication in 1985, The Myth of Women's Masochism became one of the most influential works in women's psychology. Paula Caplan rejects the accepted wisdom that women enjoy pain and abuse, and argues that, on the contrary, much of the pain women endure is to avoid further, or worse, treatment. Women stay with abusive husbands in order, for instance, to protect themselves and their children from the greater suffering of poverty. She makes the point that the quintessentially feminine traits of nurturing, patience, and self-denial are not pathological, as is often stated. Her book confronts the myth of women's masochism as it affects every aspect of women's lives; it challenges psychiatry to change the way it percieves women; and it offers women a positive new view of themselves."Finally, a definitive study that debunks one of Freud's most damaging myths—that women are inherently masochistic—offers healthier ways to view female behavior."MS. Magazine"Concrete, convincing, sensible, revolutionary, calling for nothing short of a revision in our thinking about women"Philadelphia Inquirer"...not a quick-fix pop psychology do-it-yourselfer but a thoughtful examination of a persistent, self-defeating myth."Chicago Tribune"...outstanding scholarly debunking of [an] extremely damaging cultural belief... it contains valuable lessons for... the mental health professions."Readings"So convincing are her arguments... that often one is left wondering how on earth such theories could ever have been taken seriously."Morning Star, LondonWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Myth of Women's Masochism. To get started finding The Myth of Women's Masochism, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Soon after publication in 1985, The Myth of Women's Masochism became one of the most influential works in women's psychology. Paula Caplan rejects the accepted wisdom that women enjoy pain and abuse, and argues that, on the contrary, much of the pain women endure is to avoid further, or worse, treatment. Women stay with abusive husbands in order, for instance, to protect themselves and their children from the greater suffering of poverty. She makes the point that the quintessentially feminine traits of nurturing, patience, and self-denial are not pathological, as is often stated. Her book confronts the myth of women's masochism as it affects every aspect of women's lives; it challenges psychiatry to change the way it percieves women; and it offers women a positive new view of themselves."Finally, a definitive study that debunks one of Freud's most damaging myths—that women are inherently masochistic—offers healthier ways to view female behavior."MS. Magazine"Concrete, convincing, sensible, revolutionary, calling for nothing short of a revision in our thinking about women"Philadelphia Inquirer"...not a quick-fix pop psychology do-it-yourselfer but a thoughtful examination of a persistent, self-defeating myth."Chicago Tribune"...outstanding scholarly debunking of [an] extremely damaging cultural belief... it contains valuable lessons for... the mental health professions."Readings"So convincing are her arguments... that often one is left wondering how on earth such theories could ever have been taken seriously."Morning Star, LondonWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Myth of Women's Masochism. To get started finding The Myth of Women's Masochism, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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