Subjectivity in psychology in the era of social justice:

The notion of social justice permeates much of current Western political and cultural discourse with a newfound urgency. What it means to be socially just is a question Morris et al investigate and interrogate, looking at psychology's contributions to the subject and considering the practicalit...

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Main Author: Morris, Bethany (Author)
Other Authors: O'Gwin, Chase Kelly (Editor), Grant, Sebastienne (Editor), McDonald, Sakenya (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Routledge 2020
Series:Advances in theoretical and philosophical psychology
Advances in theoretical and philosophical psychology
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Summary:The notion of social justice permeates much of current Western political and cultural discourse with a newfound urgency. What it means to be socially just is a question Morris et al investigate and interrogate, looking at psychology's contributions to the subject and considering the practicality of social justice in light of modern subjectivity. The book begins by examining the lack of equity and inclusivity in education and the ways in which psychology has been complicit in the margninalization of oppressed groups. Drawing upon Lacanian theory, it goes on to discuss how diversity initiatives take on an obsessive-neurotic characteristic that can stifle those it claims to understand and promote .The authors investigate the anxiety around the performance of being socially just or "woke" and suggest how psychology can contribute to the development of socially just humans, more attuned to the needs of others, through the appreciation of interconnectivity and compassion. An imperative text for scholars and students of philosophical and theoretical psychology, critical psychology, social psychology, psychoanalysis, social work, and education
Item Description:Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on June 03, 2020)
Physical Description:1 online resource (89 pages)
ISBN:9781000051049
1000051048
9780367854881
0367854880
9781000050998
1000050998
9781000033687
1000033686

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