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Freud's Shift in Understanding Sexuality
- Before Freud, sex was primarily seen as determined by nature/biology.
- Freud introduced the idea that nurture and psychological development also play a significant role in shaping sexuality.
Freud's Focus on Psychological Development
- Freud challenged the prevailing biological reductionism of his time.
- He shifted the focus from hereditary traits to childhood development's impact on sexuality.
Libido and Object of Desire
- Freud separated sexual drive (libido) from the object of desire.
- He argued that libido exists independently and its development is influenced by childhood experiences.