Jemma Tosh esamina criticamente i quadri psicologici utilizzati per comprendere e categorizzare il genere umano, la sessualità e il comportamento. Il suo lavoro approfondisce i modi in cui queste categorie vengono costruite e come plasmano le esperienze individuali e le percezioni sociali. Tosh sfida le narrative psicologiche convenzionali, rivelando le ideologie sottostanti e le dinamiche di potere che influenzano la patologizzazione della violenza sessuale e delle identità transgender. La sua ricerca mira a offrire una comprensione più sfumata di questi complessi aspetti dell'esperienza umana.
Henry Oxshott is a cat of medium intelligence, lazy but well bred. He lives in a flat which was left to him by one of his relatives who spent most of her time buying antiques and paintings which now fill the flat. It is the 1980s. He has no job and no income and is down to his last few pounds.
The book explores the evolution of psychiatric definitions of 'normal' and 'abnormal' gender expression, utilizing insights from discursive psychology. It examines how these concepts have shifted over time, particularly in light of the DSM-5's criteria for gender dysphoria, providing a critical context for understanding contemporary discussions around gender identity and expression.
A Therapeutic Rape Culture
Focusing on the complexities surrounding the definition of sexual abuse, the book critiques traditional frameworks that prioritize the abuser's intent over the victim's experience. It employs insights from critical, discursive, and feminist psychology to explore how societal structures can create environments where individuals struggle to refuse unwanted advances. By emphasizing the subjective nature of abuse, it challenges prevailing narratives and advocates for a more nuanced understanding of consent and victimhood.