The Fantasy of Individuality : On the Sociohistorical Construction of the Modern Subject

Name: The Fantasy of Individuality : On the Sociohistorical Construction of the Modern Subject
Brand: Springer International Publishing AG

Springer International Publishing AG

Explore the sociohistorical construction of the modern subject and the persistent fantasy of individuality. This book delves into the historical roots of gender inequality, from humankind's origins to the present Western world, challenging the notion of the individual as separate from community. Discover how societal ideals are built upon a false conviction that greater individualization lessens the need for community ties and that reason overshadows emotions. The author, an archaeologist, uses her discipline to provide a long-term perspective on how personhood and self-identity have been shaped. This interdisciplinary work appraises the complexity of gender identity, examining the persistence of relationality in supposedly individualized male selves and the emergence of new forms of individuality among women. It argues that modern women are forging a more empowering personhood by balancing community and self beyond the contradictions of hegemonic masculinity. Summary: The Fantasy of Individuality, Hardback book, First Edition, 142 pages, English, by Almudena Hernando, published by Springer Cham. ISBN: 9783319607191.