Why Theory Symbolic Castration
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Feb 5, 2024 The hosts explore the concept of symbolic castration in psychoanalysis, relating it to politics and culture. They discuss Lacan's perspective on castration, its implications for femininity and masculinity, and its prevalence in political figures. They also delve into the concept's connection to democracy, analyze its symbolism in films, and have a light-hearted discussion about favorite songs by Journey.
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Symbolic Castration as Universal Lack
- Symbolic castration means you are inherently lacking as a subject due to entering language and signification.
- Everyone, regardless of gender, adopts a position relative to the idea that someone else truly possesses the phallus.
Trauma from the Other's Castration
- The trauma stems more from the other's symbolic castration than one's own.
- Disavowing the other's castration means no trustworthy leader can guide the collective.
Political Candidates and Castration
- The far right embraces their symbolic castration and enjoys it politically.
- Mainstream candidates often try to hide theirs to appear non-castrated and desirable.