Jemmu Toshovou zajímá, jak jsou lidská pohlaví, sexualita a společenské chování chápány a kategorizovány. Její práce se soustředí na kritické zkoumání psychologických teorií, které se snaží vysvětlit a někdy i patologizovat určité aspekty lidské sexuality a genderové identity. Toshová zkoumá způsoby, jakými jsou tyto kategorie vytvářeny a jak ovlivňují vnímání a prožívání lidí. Její analýzy se snaží odhalit skryté ideologie a mocenské vztahy v psychologických narativech.
Henry Oxshott is a cat of medium intelligence, lazy but well bred. He lives in a flat which was left to him by one of his relatives who spent most of her time buying antiques and paintings which now fill the flat. It is the 1980s. He has no job and no income and is down to his last few pounds.
The book explores the evolution of psychiatric definitions of 'normal' and 'abnormal' gender expression, utilizing insights from discursive psychology. It examines how these concepts have shifted over time, particularly in light of the DSM-5's criteria for gender dysphoria, providing a critical context for understanding contemporary discussions around gender identity and expression.
A Therapeutic Rape Culture
Focusing on the complexities surrounding the definition of sexual abuse, the book critiques traditional frameworks that prioritize the abuser's intent over the victim's experience. It employs insights from critical, discursive, and feminist psychology to explore how societal structures can create environments where individuals struggle to refuse unwanted advances. By emphasizing the subjective nature of abuse, it challenges prevailing narratives and advocates for a more nuanced understanding of consent and victimhood.