Toward a Feminist Lacanian Left: Psychoanalytic Theory and Intersectional Politics

Synopsis

While traditional feminist readings on antagonism have pivoted around the sole axis of sex and/or gender, a broader and intersectional approach to antagonism is much needed; this book offers an innovative, feminist, and discursive reading on the Lacanian concept of sexual position as a way to problematize the concepts of political antagonism and political subjects. Can Lacanian psychoanalysis offer new grounds for feminist politics? This discursive mediation of Lacan's work presents a new theoretical framework upon which to articulate proposals for intersectional political theory. The first part of this book develops the theoretical framework, and the second part applies it to the construction of woman’s identity in European politics and economy. It concludes with notes for a feminist political and economic praxis through community currencies and municipalism. The interdisciplinary approach of this book will appeal to scholars interested in the fields of psychoanalysis, feminisms, and political philosophy as well as multidisciplinary scholars interested in discourse theory, sexuality and gender studies, cultural studies, queer theory, and continental philosophy. Students at master's and PhD level will also find this a useful feminist introduction to Lacanian psychoanalysis, discourse, and gender.

Copyright:

2022

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Publisher Quality

Book Size:

182 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781000551631

Related ISBNs:

9780367765712, 9781003167587, 9780367765729

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

03/24/22

Copyrighted By:

Alicia Valdés

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

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No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Psychology, Social Studies, Philosophy, Politics and Government

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