The gendering of social theory: sociology and its discontents

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Nancy J. Chodorow argues that mothering occurs at an intrapsychic level in women and cannot be explained by theories of socialization, sex-roles or by force in a male-dominated culture. In her 1978 work 'The Reproduction of Mothering: Psychoanalysis and Sociology of Gender,' she associates the development of gendered personalities in men and women to women's desire to mother, to women's inequality, and to problems in their relations between the genders. Chodorow validates the use of psychoanalysis to analyse gender relations, thus challenging the feminist outlook based on a patriarchal interpretation.

Psychological aspects, Mothers, The Reproduction of Mothering: Psychoanalysis and Sociology of Gender(Book), Chodorow, Nancy J.

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Empire and Knowledge: more troubles, new opportunities for sociology

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Edward Said's book, 'Orientalism,' criticizes liberal humanism and defends values of individualism, high culture and tolerance by examining the fallacies of stereotypical thinking. Said believes that Western imperialism is characterized by territorial dominion and cultural meanings. Western imperialism is a representative of the division between the Occident and the Orient. His book contributes to the theory of imperialism and uses empire to analyze social knowledge.

Analysis, Imperialism, Said, Edward W., Orientalism (Book)

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Reflections on the future of sociology

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Issues concerning the theoretical basis of sociology and its future role in society are discussed, with focus on the intellectual and social structural elements.

Forecasts and trends, Sociology, Social structure

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