Gender, Power, and Global Social Justice: The Healing Power of Psychotherapy

Cover
Endorsement
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
Acknowledgment
A Few Words About Me
Foreword
Introduction
	Objectives and Origin
	Organization of the Book
1 Gender, Nature, Nurture
	Introduction
	The Nature of Masculinity and Femininity
	Theories of Gender Development
	Theories of Gender Stratification
	The Complexity of Nature and Nurture
	Summary of Gender Research
	Gender Differences in Mental Health Disorders
	The Healing Power of Psychotherapy
	Gender and Supervision
	Conclusion
	References
2 Masculinity in Global Contexts
	Introduction
	Men and Masculinity
	Men and the Dilemma of Health
	Masculinity Identity Crisis
	Cross-Cultural Gender Practices
	White Men and “The Other” Men Status
	Barriers to Achieving Gender Equality
	The Healing Power of Psychotherapy
	Gay Men Relational Issues
	Conclusion
	References
3 Women’s Rights in Global Contexts
	Introduction
	Women’s Issues From an International Perspective
	Status of Women in the United States
	The Healing Power of Psychotherapy
	Empowering Feminist Therapy Principles
	EFT Therapy Techniques
	Summary
	Special Considerations in Working With Lesbian Relationships
	Conclusion
	References
4 The Impact of Colonization On Global Social Justice
	Introduction
	Colonialism History
	Rationale for Colonizing and the Power of Resistance
	Costs and Benefits of Colonization
	Relation Between Gender and Colonialism
	Gender and the Colonial Ruling
	Postcolonial Impact On Colonized Nations
	The Healing Power of Psychotherapy
	Internalized Racism as the Consequence of Colonialism
	Signs of Colonial Mentality and Its Implications for Clinical Practice
	Conclusion
	References
5 Gender and Religion
	Introduction
	Religion and Gender Inequality
	Gender and Religion Research Studies
	Women In Muslim Societies
	The Healing Power of Psychotherapy
	Conclusion
	References
6 Gender and Politics
	Introduction
	Women’s Participation and Representation
	Policy Barriers for Electing Women
	Strategies to Cultivate Women’s Participation
	Women’s Contribution to Governance
	Women’s Contribution to Civil Society
	Women-led Organizations
	Gender-Responsive Budgeting (GRB)
	Gender Development, Gender Ideology, and Intersectionality
	Women’s Movements/Feminism, Politics and States
	The Healing Power of Psychotherapy
	Feminist Theory of Family Therapy
	Conclusion
	References
7 Gender, Race, and Class
	Introduction
	Race a Novel Means for Social Division
	The History of Racial Categories
	Racial Categorization in Asia, Australia, Africa, and Latin America
	Race in the Postcolonial Period
	Race and Human Physical Appearance
	Class and Racial Exploitation
	Gender, Patriarchy, Class
	The Healing Power of Psychotherapy
	Restoration of Relational Hurts in Psychotherapy
	Conclusion
	References
8 Gender and War
	Introduction
	Gender and War Within the Context of the United States
	Theorizing Violence, Power, Peace, Protection, and Justice
	The Intersectionality of Gender and War On Women
	The Intersectionality of Gender and War On Men
	The Interconnection Between Political Violence and Sexual Violence
	The Impact of Gender Mainstreaming and War
	The Healing Power of Psychotherapy
	War and Mental Health
	Individual Impact of War
	Collective Impact of War
	Mental Health Interventions
	Conclusion
	References
9 Gender and Violence
	Introduction
	Different Types of Gender-Based Violence
	International Progress for Women’s Rights
	The Eradication of Gender-Based Violence
	International Strategies
	Men and Gender-Based Violence
	The Need for Change in Viewing Masculinities
	The Healing Power of Psychotherapy
	Psychotherapy With Male Perpetrators
	Psychotherapy With LGBTQT Community
	Conclusion
	References
10 Gender and Work
	Introduction
	Triple Thread of Work, Family, and Personal Life
	Shifting Demographics
	Culture and Work-Family Balance
	Gender Equality and Work
	Impact of Household Tasks On Work-Family Conflict (WFC)
	Decision-Making
	Gender Role Attitudes
	Division of Household Responsibilities
	Relational Justice
	Gender, Power, and Financial Resources
	Reciprocity in Relationship
	The Healing Power of Psychotherapy
	Conclusion
	References
11 Awareness of Intersectionality and Self of the Therapist in Training and Supervision
	Introduction
	Gender and Supervision
	Race, Racism, and Supervision
	Gender, Race, and Racism in Psychotherapy
	Self of the Therapist
	Self of the Supervisor
	Person-of-the-Therapist Supervision Model
	Person-of-the-Therapist Supervision Tool
	Person-of-the-Therapist Supervision Instrument (Adopted By Permission From Harry J. Aponte and J. Carol Carlsen)
	General Instruction for Using Person-Of-The-Therapist Supervision
		General
		Specific
	Conclusion
	References
12 Conclusion
	Introduction
	Gender and Mental Health
	Gender and Health Seeking
	Gender and Mental Health Disorder
	Men in Therapy
	Conclusion
	References
Index