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Summary
Middle-aged women are often viewed as deficient, particularly during menopause. This perception stems from societal defense mechanisms protecting males and psychoanalytical theories reinforcing negative stereotypes about women
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Women's Health
Context:
- Middle-aged women in patriarchal societies are frequentlyMedicalized and viewed as deficient.
- Societal defense mechanisms and psychoanalytical theories contribute to negative perceptions of women during menopause.
- The age group 45-55 experiences significant changes in male and female potency, influencing these perceptions.
Purpose:
- To explore the reasons behind the negative societal and medical views of middle-aged women.
- To analyze how changes in male and female potency trigger defense mechanisms.
- To examine the influence of psychoanalytical theories on menopause perceptions.
Summary:
- The study investigates why middle-aged women are considered deficient, linking it to societal defense mechanisms aimed at preserving the male image.
- It highlights how psychoanalytical concepts, such as Melanie Klein's "depressive position," reinforce the idea of menopausal women being damaged.
- These factors contribute to the societal view of menopause as a "disease" that women must mourn.
Impact:
- Challenges the stigmatization of middle-aged women and menopause.
- Promotes a critical understanding of gender roles and psychological theories in healthcare.
- Encourages a re-evaluation of societal attitudes towards female aging and hormonal changes.