Surviving Identity

Name: Surviving Identity
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Vulnerability and the Psychology of Recognition

By: Kenneth McLaughlin

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Hardcover | 26 October 2011 | Edition Number 1

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168 Pages

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Today, political claims are increasingly made on the basis of experienced trauma and inherent vulnerability, for example in the increasing numbers of people who identify as a 'survivor' of one thing or another, as well as the way in which much political discourse and social policy assumes the vulnerability of the population. This book discusses these developments in relation to the changing focus of social movements; from concerns with economic redistribution towards campaigns for cultural recognition. As a result of this, the experience of trauma and psychological vulnerability has become a dominant paradigm within which both personal and political grievances are expressed. Combining the psychological, social, and political aspects of the expression of individual distress and political dissent, this book provides a unique analysis of how concepts such as #xE2;#xAC;#xDC;vulnerability#xE2;#xAC;" and #xE2;#xAC;#xDC;trauma#xE2;#xAC;" have become institutionalized within politics and society, and also how many of the #xE2;#xAC;#xDC;caring#xE2;#xAC;" measures that arise from this are justified. In addition, the book shows how the embracing of the survivor identity represents a diminished view of the human subject and our capacity to achieve progressive political and individual change. This book will be of interest to researchers, postgraduates and undergraduate students of critical psychology, sociology, social policy, politics, social movements and mental health.

Industry Reviews

"Surviving Identity provides a compelling and troubling account of the social demand for affirmation and recognition. Paradoxically the turn towards validating identity has intensified our sense of vulnerability." - Frank Furedi, Professor of Sociology, School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research, University of Kent, UK "Surviving Identity provides an incisive analysis of victim culture and the growing tendency to seek therapeutic solutions to the problems of everyday life." - David Wainwright, Senior Lecturer, School of Health, University of Bath, UK "This book must be read by teachers, social workers, mental health professionals, charity workers, trade unionists and all who do not want to see their professional work reinforcing and celebrating a 'survivor' mentality." - Dennis Hayes, Head of theaCentre for Educational Research, University of Derby, UK

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