Confronting Prejudice: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Understanding Discrimination

Edited by Fanny Blanck Cereijido, Discrimination Against the Other: Psychoanalysis and Other Disciplines Confront Prejudice presents a groundbreaking collection of interdisciplinary perspectives on the pervasive issue of prejudice.

The Complexities of Prejudice

This thought-provoking volume delves into the multifaceted nature of prejudice, examining both its negative and positive implications on our understanding of the world. By exploring the a priori transmission of values and knowledge, contributors from various fields – including psychoanalysis, biology, sociology, and law – shed light on the intricate mechanisms of prejudice.

Understanding Prejudice as a Judgment

At its core, prejudice is a judgment that precedes experience, influencing how we organize and discriminate between events, facts, and information. This inherent bias shapes our perceptions, affecting how we make sense of the world around us and interact with others.

A Range of Perspectives on Prejudice

• Racism and its far-reaching consequences
• The role of superstition in perpetuating prejudice
• Discrimination and prejudice in psychoanalytic practice
• The impact of prejudice on our daily lives and relationships

A Vital Resource for Psychoanalysts and Beyond

This path-breaking volume provides a comprehensive exploration of prejudice, offering a rich resource for psychoanalysts in training and practice, as well as scholars and researchers from various disciplines.

Book Details:

Published by Routledge (1st edition, December 8, 2022)

Language: English

Hardcover: 142 pages

ISBN-10: 1032272546

ISBN-13: 978-1032272542