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Feminism in
The
Sympathizer
Atif Afridi, Brandon Castaneda,
Emily Jessop, Melissa Andrews
What is Psychoanalytic Feminism?
Psychoanalytic Feminism: based on the work Sigmund Freud and his
psychoanalytic theories. It maintains that gender is not biological but is based
on the psycho-sexual development of the individual.
Men felt the need to protect them, including those of lesser rank.
Joined out of loyalty to America, and also for the thrill of adventure.
Like men during the time, they werent expecting the results of the war.
Their major role was supposed to be watching over their households while men
were in battle, as well as provide food for them.
However, they often fought in place of the men when they were either
wounded or dead.
These women had a large role in the fighting of the Vietnam war.
Photos:
Vietnamese Military Women: American Military Women:
American Feminist Movement:
The Oedipus Complex
Derives from the story Oedipus Rex, written by
Sophocles
Storyline:
Always felt that his mother deserved more than what she was given in life,
spoke and thought of her very highly
Rejects who his father is, sees him as having taken advantage of and wronging
her
Oedipal Dynamics Within The Sympathizer
Narrators Relationship With Sofia Mori
Quickly admits to falling in love with her, but she rejects him, stating what they
have is no strings attached
Narrator refuses to call her Sofia, refers to her only as Ms. Mori
Sees himself as competing with Sonny for Ms. Moris affection (Sibling rivalry)
Projects feelings for his mother onto other women, Falling in love two or three
times a year
The Agent - sees her in the same position he saw his mother in, and the chance
to save her, but does not
Madame - Respects her, sees her as a mother figure without romantic or sexual
dynamics
Lana - Feels a stronger attraction to her when she shows Man compassion
Psychoanalytic Feminism In Everyday Life
World War 2
What is it?
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Zakin, Emily. Psychoanalytic Feminism. Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford University, 16 May 2011
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/feminism-psychoanalysis/
Graff, Hollace. A Very Short Summary of Psychoanalytic Feminist Theory and Practice. Www.oakton.edu, 15 Feb. 2012,
www.oakton.edu/user/2/hgraff/WGSSummaryPsychoanalyticFemminismS12.html.
Buck, Stephanie. Rosie the Riveter Is a Bogus Icon of Female Empowerment. Www.timeline.com, 4ADAD, timeline.com/rosie-riveter-
feminist-icon-579cfeb56e1a.