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Violence the Western way

B E Roth

    Psychoanalytic Review
    |January 27, 1998
    PubMed
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    The Western genre, despite evolving gender concepts, continues to explore male aggression and violence. Its enduring appeal suggests a societal need for fictional outlets to process anxieties and aggressive drives.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychoanalysis
    • Film Studies
    • Cultural Studies

    Background:

    • Psychoanalysis has seen shifts in gender conceptualizations.
    • The Western genre traditionally centers on male aggression and violence.
    • The genre's global popularity suggests resonance with deep-seated psychological themes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the persistent depiction of aggressive masculinity in Western films.
    • To explore the psychoanalytic underpinnings of the Western genre's appeal.
    • To understand the genre's role in sublimating societal anxieties about male violence.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of iconic Western film imagery and narrative structures.
    • Psychoanalytic interpretation of thematic elements within the Western genre.

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  • Cross-cultural examination of the Western genre's adaptation and reception.

    • Main Results:

    • Western films consistently portray violent encounters between men, reinforcing phallic masculinity.
    • The genre's imagery and resolutions tap into primal anxieties and pleasures associated with male violence.
    • Widespread acceptance indicates the Western fulfills a societal need for cathartic, albeit regressive, experiences.

    Conclusions:

    • The Western genre serves as a crucial, albeit subconscious, mechanism for sublimating societal aggression.
    • As long as aggressive drives exist, the Western will likely persist as a vehicle for their imaginary discharge.
    • Understanding the psychoanalytic roots of the Western is key to comprehending its cultural impact and longevity.