The Compatibility of Frommian and Feminist Theory: An Argument for Relevance and Revision
- The work of Erich Fromm is often overlooked in contemporary feminist thought. Yet important areas of relevance—his critiques of symbiotic love and sadomasochism, advocacy of mutual recognition, and objections to patriarchal presumptions in Freud’s work—render Fromm’s thought useful for feminists. Disadvantages adhere in Fromm’s ideas too, including sexist language and biologically-tinged maternalism. However, this paper reinterprets these problems to advocate for rediscovering both Fromm’s feminist and humanist aspirations.
Author: | Lynn Chancer |
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Parent Title (English): | Fromm Forum (English Edition – ISSN 1437-1189), 23 / 2019 (Special Edition), Tuebingen (Selbstverlag), pp. 033-044. |
Series (Serial Number): | Fromm Forum (English edition / englische Ausgabe) (e23/2019c) |
Document Type: | Articles |
Language: | English |
Year of first Publication: | 2019 |
Release Date: | 2019/03/04 |
Volume: | e23/2019c |
Format: | PDF-file to download |
IdNo: | Chancer_L_2019 |
Writings about Erich Fromm (Secondary Literature): | Articles / Artikel |
Erich Fromm's Library and Erich Fromm Archive: | Articles / Artikel |
International Erich Fromm Society's Writings: | Articles / Artikel |
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