The Culture of Sexism Gotz, Ignacio L.

Most contemporary analyses of sexism focus on economic, social, and political inequalities and suggest appropriate remedies. In contrast, Gotz argues that sexism arises, at least in part, out of a subconscious male envy of women's capacity to receive. He refers to this as womb envy. The obvious ground of this envy is the realization by the growing boy that women have something he lacks. This subconscious envy is documented by reference to a variety of mythological motifs, fairy tales, and religious beliefs. The study is cross-cultural, though specific emphasis is placed on Western traditions. Gotz also briefly explores some psychological mechanisms operative in the formation of womb envy, and he examines schooling as one institution that has perpetuated the womb envy that is so much a part of sexism.

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The Culture of Sexism Series: Human Evolution, Behavior, and Intelligence Hardback, 144 pages, $91.95 Copyright ©1999, Praeger Publishers ISBN: 0-275-96566-X DOI: 10.1336/027596566X

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