Psychoanalysis in the News
Not Your Great-Grandfather's Psychoanalysis. This is a good article to keep on hand for the next time you feel compelled to defend the efficacy of psychoanalysis. Included is an exploration of the changes psychoanalysis has undergone since its inception, and various scientific studies comparing psychoanalysis to other approaches in the field of psychotherapy.
Trump, Freud, and the Puzzle of Femininity. Repudiation of the feminine, the author argues, creates a toxic masculinity that becomes fixated on projecting its disavowed parts. The article describes this "othering" as a foundational element of the Trump administration's power.
Iran as the Nuclear 'Other'. In keeping with the theme of "othering," this piece describes the function for the U.S. in keeping Iran's position as outside the "self" of the United States. The article argues that this "othering," a form of colonization and imperialism, is an attempt to maintain the U.S. as holding an international position of power and dominance.