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Femininity

The Enigma of Gender Identity

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Publisher:  Universal Publishers
Pub date:  2024
Pages:  402
ISBN-10:  1627344829
ISBN-13:  9781627344821
Categories:  Womens Studies  Social Science  History

Abstract

In this thought-provoking book, the author explores the intricate dynamics of gender identity, challenging conventional ideas about what defines being a man or a woman. The narrative underscores the critical distinction between sex—biological differences—and gender—socially constructed roles. It argues that understanding identity requires recognizing the influence of both biological and cultural factors.

The book begins by questioning the validity of traditional gender definitions, proposing that identity is shaped by a complex interplay between nature and culture. It delves into the philosophical aspects of life and death, suggesting that gender identity is not merely a conscious choice but a result of both biological and societal forces.

Further, it scrutinizes gender theory, critiquing the notion that gender identity can be chosen independently of biology. The author asserts that while social constructs play a role, biological differences are also crucial in shaping who we are. The text also traces the historical impact of gender roles, highlighting how traditional paradigms have perpetuated inequality and how advancements like birth control have facilitated the emancipation of women.

Ultimately, the book advocates for a nuanced understanding of gender identity, emphasizing the need to critically examine societal norms and promote greater equality and autonomy. It calls for philosophical inquiry to challenge ingrained assumptions, offering profound insights for both men and women, though it suggests men, in particular, may gain from its exploration of femininity.

This nearly 600-page volume offers a comprehensive analysis that is difficult to condense, but it promises to touch deep layers of our understanding of gender and identity. Woman gives us life, nurtures us, shares intimacy, and embraces us in death, embodying the cycle of existence, which is inherently feminine. Man, emerging from this feminine essence, realizes he is both her son and brother, sharing the human experience. "At this point, why not speak of universal incest? We didn't seek another half but discovered an inseparable entity in the incomprehensible whole. Thus, we were brothers in myth, before incest became sacrilegious."

REVIEWS and WORDS OF PRAISE

I didn't know what to expect from a book about women written by a man. You expect maybe the usual clichés.... AND REALLY NO, THIS TIME A MAN DID IT.
--From Stefania's review, editorial staff of www.leggereacolori.com

[This] work did not disappoint me. It definitely held up to expectations, exceeding them.
--Review by Martina Tafuri

[We] can safely say that his work was judged to be a very informative and engaging read, very well written and sure to intrigue a wide audience.
--Austin Macauley Publishers, London and New York

About the Author

Riccardo Dri, a student of the best-known Italian philosophers of the "old guard," such as Severino and Galimberti, graduated in philosophy with honors. He pursued studies in anthropology, psychiatry and psychoanalysis with a program of work reflected in the volumes he has published, including (the most recent): Medicine: An Essay for a Psychoanalytic Interpretation (2023); Migrating: An Essay for a Psychoanalytic Interpretation (2023); Fables: An Essay for a Psychoanalytic Interpretation (2023); The Gospel of John: An Essay for a Psychoanalytic Interpretation (2023); The Gospel According to Matthew: An Essay for a Psychoanalytic Interpretation (2022); Homer: An Essay for a Psychoanalytic Interpretation (2022); The Dream: Images of Parallel Life (2021); Adole-scientia: Why I Must Be In the World If No One Wants Me (2020); Psyche: The Stranger Who Inhabits Us (2020), now reprinted under the title The Lair of Psyche (2024); Femininity: An Enigma Called Woman (2020) (award-winning volume in the international competition "Equilibri" [equilibrium (Fair Books)]; Euripides' The Bacchae. An Essay for a Psychoanalytic Interpretation (2020); I Think Where I Am Not: The Vicissitudes of the Ego (2020). To mention only the most recent. He lives and works in Venice (Italy).



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