SOC275H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Psychoanalysis, Compulsory Heterosexuality, Matthew Shepard
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The shift in the gender of intimacy: from a historical perspective. Men"s friendship as the noble virtues of bravery and loyalty: greek and roman myths to renaissance. Women"s friendships was considered inferior and shallow in comparison. In the developmental stage, the young boy must separate himself from his mother to establish independence. Whereas the girls continue connection with their mothers, which ensures a continuity of love and nurturance. Thus, separation and individualism are more difficult for women; conniption and intimacy more difficult for men. Sociologists examine the large-scale historical and social transformation, especially that of the 19th century. The separation between public and private sphere. The emergence of home as a refuge and the family as the haven in a heartless world: The fear of homosexuality in the case of male friendships. Women as the domestic experts being expressive and nurturing vs. men being rational. Women"s domestic work also included meeting her husbands emotional needs.
