WILD (POWERFUL) WOMEN - RESTORYING GENDER PATTERNS

Authors
KNUDSONMARTIN C
Citation
C. Knudsonmartin, WILD (POWERFUL) WOMEN - RESTORYING GENDER PATTERNS, Contemporary family therapy, 17(1), 1995, pp. 93-107
Citations number
39
Categorie Soggetti
Family Studies","Psycology, Clinical
Journal title
Contemporary family therapy → ACNP
ISSN journal
08922764
Volume
17
Issue
1
Year of publication
1995
Pages
93 - 107
Database
ISI
SICI code
0892-2764(1995)17:1<93:W(W-RG>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
This paper addresses the use of the stories to help redefine gender ex pectations in relationships, creating a more active, powerful female v oice. In particular, the popular book Women Who Run With the Wolves by Claudia Pinkola Estes is examined in context of other literature abou t women. Case examples demonstrating the application of such stories t o marriage and family therapy are included.