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Journal of Middle East Women's Studies (2024) 20 (3): 289–307.
Published: 01 November 2024
... as essentially irreconcilable. Clarice sublimates her desires into more socially acceptable occupations and in doing so represses her sexuality. The novel thus lends itself to a reading through the lens of the psychoanalytic theories of Sigmund Freud, most notably his work on the Madonna/whore complex...
Journal Article
Journal of Middle East Women's Studies (2024) 20 (3): 267–269.
Published: 01 November 2024
..., this piece examines the lives of women navigating their sensual aspirations within the strictures of marriage and motherhood. By employing the Freudian dichotomy of the Madonna/whore complex, Naeej’s study sheds light on the daunting barriers women face in asserting their sexual autonomy amid patriarchal...