Gender Anxiety

Discusses how contemporary times may be characterized by confusions in sexual roles and that such confusions may lead to inner tension, fear, hostility, and isolation. Explores the nuances of modern gender anxiety and how many men and women turn to same-sex bonding in the face of the dilemmas. Concl...

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Main Author: Downing, Christine (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] 1989
In: The Journal of pastoral care
Year: 1989, Volume: 43, Issue: 2, Pages: 152-161
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
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Summary:Discusses how contemporary times may be characterized by confusions in sexual roles and that such confusions may lead to inner tension, fear, hostility, and isolation. Explores the nuances of modern gender anxiety and how many men and women turn to same-sex bonding in the face of the dilemmas. Concludes that the central issue is the acceptance of one's particularity and finitude and the reality of otherness.
Contains:Enthalten in: The Journal of pastoral care
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/002234098904300208