Freud’s Misinterpretation of Emotions

Type :

Term papers

Pages :

2 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

05/03/2007

Category :

Political science

Sub category :

Social sciences

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Summary :

Introduction
Freud: Revolutionizing the way people viewed sex
Freud's misinterpret of the male motives and oversimplifying feminine characteristics and emotions
Ignoring the fact that Frau K. takes control of her life
Conclusion

Abstract

In the early 20th century freud asserted revolutionary ideas: he normalized sexuality, and he spoke openly about sexuality with women. Before freud, women were not viewed as sexual beings; they were mothers, daughters, and wives, but most people did not, or would not, acknowledge that women possess sexual desires, as well. freud allowed people to accept sexuality as a normal and healthy part of life. However, despite his progressive ideas, freud still stereotyped men and women. He granted that women were sexual beings, but in his case study on Dora, freud assumes that women are either innocent and virginal or whores. freud attributes strong, dominant characteristics to men, whereas he often illustrates women as weak and simple-minded. However, in his study on Dora, these gender stereotypes do not fit: while the men are powerful, they are also manipulative and selfish, and women, while less forceful, still possess traits, such as resistance and independence, that make them more autonomous than freud admits or appreciates.