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OverviewThis book draws on a unique theoretical framework informed by clinical case studies, Fanonian and Lacanian psychoanalysis, and decolonial feminism, to examine the concept of adornment in African cultures. The book discusses the construction of aesthetic feminine ideals and the evolution of such ideals within the history of colonization, decolonization and globalization. Through the analysis of adornments including accessories, hairstyle, clothes and fabric, the author demonstrates how they can reflect social status, and also addresses its symbolic function in rituals. At the level of the individual, it draws on clinical case studies to examine the Lacanian theory of adornment and masquerade of femininity, and the extent to which this echoes ambivalent attitudes towards women in society at large. In doing so it provides a nuanced analysis which reveals how body adornment can be a paradoxical demonstration of both strength and weakness. Building on the author’s previous work in this area, this book offers an important contribution to current debates in psychoanalysis, cultural studies, critical race theory and decolonial feminism. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ismahan Soukeyna DiopPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan ISBN: 9783031287503ISBN 10: 3031287509 Pages: 182 Publication Date: 04 May 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Representation of the feminine body.- Chapter 3: The divine aspect of beauty.- Chapter 4: Adornment and symbolism.- Chapter 5: Adornment and social representation.- Chapter 6: Masquerade and femininity.- Chapter 7: Theoretico-clinical articulation and analysis.- Chapter 8: Conclusion.ReviewsAuthor InformationIsmahan Soukeyna Diop, is a teacher and researcher at Cheikh Anta Diop University, Senegal. Dr Diop’s work and practice focuses on women, femininity, maternity, and the integration of tales in psychotherapy. She is also the author of African Mythology, Femininity, and Maternity (2019). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |