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Men and Mothers

The Lifelong Struggle of Sons and Their Mothers

Men and Mothers

The Lifelong Struggle of Sons and Their Mothers

ByHendrika C. Freud
Edition 1st Edition
First Published 1 January 1970
eBook Published 8 March 2018
Pub. location London
Imprint Routledge
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.4324/9780429477201
Pages 224 pages
eBook ISBN 9780429901973
SubjectsBehavioral Sciences
KeywordsSymbiotic Illusion, Mlle Vinteuil, Baron De Charlus, Jean Santeuil, Perverse Scenario
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C. Freud, H. (2013). Men and Mothers. London: Routledge, https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429477201
ABOUT THIS BOOK

Not all men vie with their fathers for the love of their mothers. In some families the mother becomes the central figure for her son - the father is excluded (or excludes himself) and does not come between mother and son. The main thesis of this book - using clinical vignettes and quotes from the work of Marcel Proust to illustrate the author's points - is that in these cases fantasies of matricide replace patricide. Men develop their male gender identity by being permitted to separate from their mother early on, but when a man does not resolve his infantile tie to his mother he risks remaining in a passive and/or dependent position towards her. Over-identification with the mother might ensue, hampering masculine development. Mothers who seek emotional support by binding their sons too closely can become seductive towards them. The child is inclined to try to satisfy the emotional needs of his mother, and he fears rejection if he asserts his independence instead of complying.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 1|20 pages
Proust and Freud as taskmasters
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 2|15 pages
Love’s illusions
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 3|16 pages
The fateful goodnight kiss
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 4|17 pages
A new perspective on perversions
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 5|23 pages
A different adolescence
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 6|16 pages
Sadomasochism according to Proust
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 7|14 pages
Moral and sexual masochism
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 8|13 pages
Eroticism and cruel party games
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 9|18 pages
Love’s devious means
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 10|16 pages
What does the son want? Conclusion
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract

Not all men vie with their fathers for the love of their mothers. In some families the mother becomes the central figure for her son - the father is excluded (or excludes himself) and does not come between mother and son. The main thesis of this book - using clinical vignettes and quotes from the work of Marcel Proust to illustrate the author's points - is that in these cases fantasies of matricide replace patricide. Men develop their male gender identity by being permitted to separate from their mother early on, but when a man does not resolve his infantile tie to his mother he risks remaining in a passive and/or dependent position towards her. Over-identification with the mother might ensue, hampering masculine development. Mothers who seek emotional support by binding their sons too closely can become seductive towards them. The child is inclined to try to satisfy the emotional needs of his mother, and he fears rejection if he asserts his independence instead of complying.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 1|20 pages
Proust and Freud as taskmasters
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 2|15 pages
Love’s illusions
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 3|16 pages
The fateful goodnight kiss
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 4|17 pages
A new perspective on perversions
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 5|23 pages
A different adolescence
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 6|16 pages
Sadomasochism according to Proust
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 7|14 pages
Moral and sexual masochism
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 8|13 pages
Eroticism and cruel party games
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 9|18 pages
Love’s devious means
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 10|16 pages
What does the son want? Conclusion
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS BOOK

Not all men vie with their fathers for the love of their mothers. In some families the mother becomes the central figure for her son - the father is excluded (or excludes himself) and does not come between mother and son. The main thesis of this book - using clinical vignettes and quotes from the work of Marcel Proust to illustrate the author's points - is that in these cases fantasies of matricide replace patricide. Men develop their male gender identity by being permitted to separate from their mother early on, but when a man does not resolve his infantile tie to his mother he risks remaining in a passive and/or dependent position towards her. Over-identification with the mother might ensue, hampering masculine development. Mothers who seek emotional support by binding their sons too closely can become seductive towards them. The child is inclined to try to satisfy the emotional needs of his mother, and he fears rejection if he asserts his independence instead of complying.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 1|20 pages
Proust and Freud as taskmasters
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 2|15 pages
Love’s illusions
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 3|16 pages
The fateful goodnight kiss
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 4|17 pages
A new perspective on perversions
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 5|23 pages
A different adolescence
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 6|16 pages
Sadomasochism according to Proust
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 7|14 pages
Moral and sexual masochism
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 8|13 pages
Eroticism and cruel party games
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 9|18 pages
Love’s devious means
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 10|16 pages
What does the son want? Conclusion
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract

Not all men vie with their fathers for the love of their mothers. In some families the mother becomes the central figure for her son - the father is excluded (or excludes himself) and does not come between mother and son. The main thesis of this book - using clinical vignettes and quotes from the work of Marcel Proust to illustrate the author's points - is that in these cases fantasies of matricide replace patricide. Men develop their male gender identity by being permitted to separate from their mother early on, but when a man does not resolve his infantile tie to his mother he risks remaining in a passive and/or dependent position towards her. Over-identification with the mother might ensue, hampering masculine development. Mothers who seek emotional support by binding their sons too closely can become seductive towards them. The child is inclined to try to satisfy the emotional needs of his mother, and he fears rejection if he asserts his independence instead of complying.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 1|20 pages
Proust and Freud as taskmasters
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 2|15 pages
Love’s illusions
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 3|16 pages
The fateful goodnight kiss
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 4|17 pages
A new perspective on perversions
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 5|23 pages
A different adolescence
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 6|16 pages
Sadomasochism according to Proust
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 7|14 pages
Moral and sexual masochism
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 8|13 pages
Eroticism and cruel party games
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 9|18 pages
Love’s devious means
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 10|16 pages
What does the son want? Conclusion
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
ABOUT THIS BOOK
ABOUT THIS BOOK

Not all men vie with their fathers for the love of their mothers. In some families the mother becomes the central figure for her son - the father is excluded (or excludes himself) and does not come between mother and son. The main thesis of this book - using clinical vignettes and quotes from the work of Marcel Proust to illustrate the author's points - is that in these cases fantasies of matricide replace patricide. Men develop their male gender identity by being permitted to separate from their mother early on, but when a man does not resolve his infantile tie to his mother he risks remaining in a passive and/or dependent position towards her. Over-identification with the mother might ensue, hampering masculine development. Mothers who seek emotional support by binding their sons too closely can become seductive towards them. The child is inclined to try to satisfy the emotional needs of his mother, and he fears rejection if he asserts his independence instead of complying.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 1|20 pages
Proust and Freud as taskmasters
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 2|15 pages
Love’s illusions
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 3|16 pages
The fateful goodnight kiss
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 4|17 pages
A new perspective on perversions
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 5|23 pages
A different adolescence
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 6|16 pages
Sadomasochism according to Proust
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 7|14 pages
Moral and sexual masochism
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 8|13 pages
Eroticism and cruel party games
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 9|18 pages
Love’s devious means
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 10|16 pages
What does the son want? Conclusion
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract

Not all men vie with their fathers for the love of their mothers. In some families the mother becomes the central figure for her son - the father is excluded (or excludes himself) and does not come between mother and son. The main thesis of this book - using clinical vignettes and quotes from the work of Marcel Proust to illustrate the author's points - is that in these cases fantasies of matricide replace patricide. Men develop their male gender identity by being permitted to separate from their mother early on, but when a man does not resolve his infantile tie to his mother he risks remaining in a passive and/or dependent position towards her. Over-identification with the mother might ensue, hampering masculine development. Mothers who seek emotional support by binding their sons too closely can become seductive towards them. The child is inclined to try to satisfy the emotional needs of his mother, and he fears rejection if he asserts his independence instead of complying.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 1|20 pages
Proust and Freud as taskmasters
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 2|15 pages
Love’s illusions
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 3|16 pages
The fateful goodnight kiss
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 4|17 pages
A new perspective on perversions
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 5|23 pages
A different adolescence
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 6|16 pages
Sadomasochism according to Proust
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 7|14 pages
Moral and sexual masochism
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 8|13 pages
Eroticism and cruel party games
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 9|18 pages
Love’s devious means
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
chapter 10|16 pages
What does the son want? Conclusion
ByHendrika C. Freud
View abstract
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