Jemma Tosh critically examines the psychological frameworks used to understand and categorize human gender, sexuality, and behavior. Her work delves into the ways these categories are constructed and how they shape individual experiences and societal perceptions. Tosh challenges conventional psychological narratives, revealing the underlying ideologies and power dynamics that influence the pathologization of sexual violence and transgender identities. Her research seeks to offer a more nuanced understanding of these complex aspects of human experience.
Henry Oxshott is a cat of medium intelligence, lazy but well bred. He lives in a flat which was left to him by one of his relatives who spent most of her time buying antiques and paintings which now fill the flat. It is the 1980s. He has no job and no income and is down to his last few pounds.
A Therapeutic Rape Culture
Focusing on the complexities surrounding the definition of sexual abuse, the book critiques traditional frameworks that prioritize the abuser's intent over the victim's experience. It employs insights from critical, discursive, and feminist psychology to explore how societal structures can create environments where individuals struggle to refuse unwanted advances. By emphasizing the subjective nature of abuse, it challenges prevailing narratives and advocates for a more nuanced understanding of consent and victimhood.
The book explores the evolution of psychiatric definitions of 'normal' and 'abnormal' gender expression, utilizing insights from discursive psychology. It examines how these concepts have shifted over time, particularly in light of the DSM-5's criteria for gender dysphoria, providing a critical context for understanding contemporary discussions around gender identity and expression.