Abstract
Brief overview of the changes in the pattern of psychopathologies from the late 19th century to the present allows us to see how social processes influence symptom formation. The main part of the paper is concerned with the anorexic symptom as а production of contemporary liberal discourse. With the example of a clinical vignette the paper considers the special characteristics of influence of universal, cultural and individual aspects on the formation of anorexia as well as the particular qualities of clinical approaches and techniques.
Keywords:
- Keyword: anorexia
- Keyword: Failure of adolescence
- Keyword: Femininity - female
- Keyword: Mirror Stage
- Keyword: The Snow Maiden
How to Cite:
Uvarova, S., (2015) “Destiny of the Snow Maiden in the 21st Century: Transformation of Sexuality and Psychoanalytic”, The European Journal of Psychoanalysis 2(1), 1–8.
Rights: Incopyright
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