Feminist critiques of traditional psychological approaches have generated thorough feminist revisions most notably in psychoanalytic and developmental theory. Although behaviorism has attracted strong objections from feminist critics, claims of its antithetical positioning vis-a-vis feminist theory construction have practically remained unchallenged. A preliminary step in formulating 'grounds f...

This article seeks to investigate the changing perception of the term “translation” in feminist TS thanks to a continuous dialogue with other fields such as, feminist literary criticism, post-structuralism, postcolonial studies and cultural studies that have borrowed and utilised the notion of translation. “Translation” has become a “travelling concept” for feminist scholars who have utilized i...

Barry Smith T o grasp the full poignancy of Rosi Braidotti's piece, and of the sad strain of academic feminism that it represents, it is necessary to think back to a time, not·so long ago, when children still represented the primary form of social insurance for almost all groups in society. This was a time, too, when infant mortality rates were by modem standards atrociously high, giving rise t...

As collaborative guest editors, we Roxie Black Hamlin, Kathryn M. Loukas, are delighted to bring you this Jeanette Froehlich, Nancy MacRae landmark issue. Our profession is 93% to 95% female, compelling an examination of the effect of our demographics on occupational therapy. One method of examination is through a feminist perspective. Occupational therapy and feminism share many concepts: cari...

Synopsis — In this article, I use the example of “gender-bending” chemicals to explore some of the ways we think about “nature.” Feminist biologists occupy a tricky position, having both to accept the reality of nature to some degree (especially if working in the lab, or when critiquing biological determinism); but we must also recognize the ways in which knowing about nature is socially constr...

The fight for sexual and reproductive rights has been the cornerstone of feminist activism and struggle for many decades. The second wave of feminism saw women’s organisations and feminists mobilising around (amongst other important struggles for political and social equality) the right to abortion, access to safe contraceptives, better policies and laws to address rape, domestic violence and t...

This paper describes how feminist beliefs and values should influence nursing practice. Traditionally held patriarchal values are challenged, and the feminist tenets of gender equity, the basis for value to society and personal sovereignty are discussed. Drawing on experience as a nurse practitioner this writer gives examples of nursing practice that are grounded in feminist philosophy.

Iklim akademik di perguruan tinggi menuntut mahasiswa memiliki penyesuaian diri yang mumpuni. Namun, tidak menutup kemungkinan terdapat kurang adaptif sehingga memengaruhi pencapaian prestasi akademiknya. Konseling dengan pendekatan reality therapy dapat digunakan untuk membantu menjadi pribadi lebih bertanggung jawab. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui efektivitas konseling dalam meningkatkan...