Soon after publication in 1985, The Myth of Women's Masochism became one of the most influential works in women's psychology. Paula Caplan rejects the accepted wisdom that women enjoy pain and abuse, and argues that, on the contrary, much of the pain women endure is to avoid further, or worse, treatment. Women stay with abusive husbands in order, for instance, to protect themselves and their children from the greater suffering of poverty. She makes the point that the quintessentially feminine traits of nurturing, patience, and self-denial are not pathological, as is often stated. Her book confronts the myth of women's masochism as it affects every aspect of women's lives; it challenges psychiatry to change the way it percieves women; and it offers women a positive new view of themselves.
In the new preface to this edition, Paula Caplan regrets that most of the data still apply, and speculates why that is. She also provides an update on the views of the American Psychiatric Association on women's masochism, theerby revealing much about the condition of women in our civilization.
The Myth of Women's Masochism is likely to remain relevant for some time, a key text for women's studies courses and a source of confidence for women themselves.
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Book Description First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 280 pages; Physical desc. : 280 p ; 22 cm. Complete with a comprehensive bibliography. Subjects: Women. Masochism. Self-denial. Mothers - Psychology 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 21129
Book Description First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 280 pages; Physical desc. : 280 p ; 22 cm. Complete with a comprehensive bibliography. Subjects: Women. Masochism. Self-denial. Mothers - Psychology 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 21129
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. The Myth of Women's Masochism This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780413418500
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780413418500
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: About Very Good. First Edition. Caplan offers her definition of "what is and what is not masochism in a clinical sense," then "takes her argument through various aspects of women's lives: childhood, motherhood, relationships with men," and so on, before offering women "the chance to develop a truly healthy view of themselves." Inscription reads, "For Kathleen,/In sisterhood--/Paula J. Caplan." So if your name is Kathleen, and you're feeling the need for sisterhood, you have found your book. Black cloth w/red spine lettering, 280 pages (including notes, bibliographical references, index). Bumped corners/spine ends, a bit of page tanning, in lightly rubbed dust jacket w/light edgewear, moderate wear to corners/spine ends, shallow impressions, thin scratches. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Inscribed & Signed by Author. Book. Seller Inventory # 018464
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First British Edition. Caplan presents the argument that women, rather than being masochistic in the seeking of pain, are actually much more inclined on the avoidance of pain based on altruism, the ability to delay gratification and a realistc recognition of life's limitations. 228 pp. plus: Notes, Biographical References, Index. Book's textblock beginning to age-tone, very slight edge wear to the top edge of pp. 45 - 54. Ow book is as new. Bookseller's Inventory # 102410. Seller Inventory # 002410