Why do people submit to authority and even derive pleasure from the power others have over them? What is the appeal of domination and submission, and why are they so prevalent in erotic life? Why is it so difficult for men and women to meet as equals? Why indeed do they continue to recapitulate the positions of master and slave? In "the Bonds of Love" the author makes use of feminist criticism and reinterpretations of psychoanalytic theory to consider anew the problem of domination, of individual development, gender ...
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Why do people submit to authority and even derive pleasure from the power others have over them? What is the appeal of domination and submission, and why are they so prevalent in erotic life? Why is it so difficult for men and women to meet as equals? Why indeed do they continue to recapitulate the positions of master and slave? In "the Bonds of Love" the author makes use of feminist criticism and reinterpretations of psychoanalytic theory to consider anew the problem of domination, of individual development, gender difference and authority. In her questioning of gender polarities, in which woman is object to the male subject, she argues for a change which she describes as both "modest and utopian" - in disentangling the bonds of love, we seek a mutual recognition of equal subjects which would lead to both personal and social transformation.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN: 9781853811104.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN: 9781853811104.
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Good. Mylar slip. Torn out flyleaf. There is light highlighting or handwriting throughout the book. The dust jacket/stitching shows normal wear and tear. This is a hardcover copy This is a ex library book, stickers and markings accordingly. Fast Shipping-Each order powers our free bookstore in Chicago and sending books to Africa!