Unconscious representation of femininity

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Sociology
• Gender Studies

Background:

• Existing research on female sexuality often overlooks the interplay between biological realities and social constructs of femininity.
• Understanding femininity requires examining both its symbolic representation (lack) and its embodied experience.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze diverse approaches to studying female sexuality.
• To investigate the role of the body and biology in constructing femininity.
• To propose a framework for understanding women's sexual positioning through the lens of femininity.

Main Methods:

• Comparative analysis of theoretical frameworks on female sexuality.
• Discourse analysis of concepts related to femininity, lack, and the body.
• Exploration of the dialectical relationship between symbolic and embodied aspects of femininity.

Main Results:

• Identified significant differences in how the body and biology are integrated into theories of female sexuality.
• Demonstrated that femininity is characterized by a duality: a symbolic "lack" and an immediate "bodily reality."
• Established that the interplay between these dual aspects is crucial for defining a woman's sexual position.

Conclusions:

• A comprehensive understanding of female sexuality necessitates considering both biological embodiment and socio-cultural constructions of femininity.
• The proposed dual aspect of femininity offers a novel perspective for analyzing women's subjective sexual experiences and social roles.
• Further research should explore the practical implications of this dualistic model in clinical and social contexts.