In the west, the concept of pain and the concept of the voice are often interrelated. What that means is that pain, in order to be recognized in this cultural context, should be visible and vocally communicated. Also, and perhaps most importantly according to this system of scientific belief, this…

When we think of male power today, we often think of a solitary, older, white, and nondisabled man, wearing a suit. A plain, black unadorned garment. It is inconspicuous and seems to tell the observer nothing about the wearer. Why is our image of power constructed like this? …

Locus of control can be internal or external. Those with an internal locus of control generally believe they control the outcomes in their life. They believe that their opinions and voices matter in the grand scheme of things. …

Rituals are often carried out without intent: a reason for why one is practicing them and mostly full consciousness of what the ritual means. These overt and outspoken practices might include the practice of wearing folk costumes or celebrating holidays. …

To analyze Victor Frankenstein’s obsession over his project of creating life, one must look into the psychoanalytic theory of womb envy. The theory, proposed by Karen Horney, states that men, envious of the female reproductive system are driven to create in other ways. These ways of creation are often mechanical…

Psychoanalyst Eric Fromms once made the assessment that the “wolf” character in “Little Red Riding Hood” is suffering from womb envy. I disagree with this assessment, as womb envy entails partially that one wants to create something new, That he wants the life-giving creation power that women have but he…