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Subjectivity in psychology in the era of social justice / Bethany Morris, Chase Kelly O'Gwin, Sebastienne Grant, Sakenya McDonald.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Morris, Bethany.
- Series:
- Advances in theoretical and philosophical psychology
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Social justice--Psychological aspects.
- Social justice.
- Critical psychology.
- Social psychology.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (94 pages)
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Routledge, 2020.
- 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.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Half Title
- Series Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication Page
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Systemic Apathy, Subjectivity, and Social Justice in Psychology and Education
- 3 Addressing the Empty Self: Toward Socially Just Subjectivities
- 4 Cognitive Science, Obsessionality, and Diversity and Inclusion
- 5 "I'm Just Not Woke Enough"
- Index.
- Notes:
- OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.
- ISBN:
- 0-367-85488-0
- 1-000-05104-8
- 9780367854881
- OCLC:
- 1141989612
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