Overview

This work explores lesbian experience from a Jungian and feminist perspective, through interviews with women who see themselves as lesbians or who are in a lesbian relationship. Although the author's treatment of the subject challenges the heterosexism of Jungian theory, she presents a link between theory and experience that is consistent with both approaches. The author concludes that when a woman finds herself loving another woman she is often responding to a profound psychological instinct to act, in spite of internal conflict or external opposition, and that this is a significant act of individuation.

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Author:   Claudette Kulkarni
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.362kg
ISBN:  

9780415155113

ISBN 10:   0415155118
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   18 September 1997
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction; Chapter 1 PERSONAL CONFESSIONS; Chapter 2 “PAULA”; Chapter 3 FOREGROUNDING MY HORIZONS; Chapter 4 “ANN”; Chapter 5 DEBATES FROM LESBIAN LITERATURE; Chapter 6 “EILEEN”; Chapter 7 SAME-SEX LOVE IN DEPTH PSYCHOLOGY; Chapter 8 “SANDRA”; Chapter 9 WEAVING A RESEARCH DESIGN; Chapter 10 “JOAN”; Chapter 11 HERMENEUTICS AS METHODOLOGY; Chapter 12 “NANCY”; Chapter 13 “FINDINGS” AND REFLECTIONS;

Reviews

'This is one of the most honest accounts I have ever come across - Kulkarni as a person is present within her words.' - A.S.I.I.P. 1998 Year Book 'To all readers who enjoy a rich weave of conceptual connections, I particularly recommend this book.' - The Round Table Review

This book presents new material and does away with some very tired clichs in the field on the topic of homosexuality, particularly in women. It is a welcome text for teachers and students as well as professionals looking for an intelligent treatment of a too-neglected subject. <br>-Lyn Cowan, Jungian Analyst, Minnesota <br>

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