Female Masochism in Story of O and Its Sequel: A Critical Reading
| Autor: | Wu Hui-wen, 吳惠文 |
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| Rok vydání: | 2004 |
| Druh dokumentu: | 學位論文 ; thesis |
| Popis: | 92 This thesis aims to explore the representations of female masochism in Story of O and its sequel—Return to the Chateau. A historical survey of the term “female masochism” reveals that early psychiatrists, such as Richard von Krafft-Ebing, Sigmund Freud, and Helene Deutsch, define masochism as a “naturally” feminine quality and assert that masochism is a “natural” trait of women. In contrast, modern psychoanalysts like Karen Horney, Paula J. Caplan and Jessica Benjamin expose the oppressive and socially-constructed nature of female masochism. They all argue that women are essentially trapped within familial and social structures, which enforce and perpetuate female masochism. Beyond the essential/social-construct binary, Gilles Deleuze and modern lesbian s/m theorists provide a different angle to see masochism. They empower the masochist and see sadomasochism as a role-playing game. |
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