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It is sometimes assumed that fantasizing stands in contrast to activism. This book, however, argues that fantasy plays a central role in social movements. Drawing on psychoanalysis and psychosocial theories, Fantasy and Social Movements examines the relationships between fantasy, reality, action, the unconscious and the collective

It is sometimes assumed that fantasizing stands in contrast to activism. This book, however, argues that fantasy plays a central role in social movements. Drawing on the psychoanalytic theories of Freud, Klein and Lacan, and psychosocial theories inspired by them, Fantasy and Social Movements examines the relationships between fantasy, reality, action, the unconscious and the collective. It makes a case for distinguishing between various 'modes of fantasy', which configure these relationships in different ways. Illustrated by a case study of activists who support the exploration, development and settlement of outer space, the book's theoretical arguments provide a platform for a critical psychosocial reworking of contemporary social movement theory. The result is a new typology of social movements that places fantasy at its core.

This article portrays the coherence of ethics and the dichotomy honour/shame, and she shows how the fantastic in literature is highly relevant in exploring ethics in literature. Takle's argument is supported by examples from the Norwegian trilogy The Raven Rings (2013–2015) by Siri Pettersen and the Shamer Chronicle (2000–2003) by Lene Kaaberbøl. Takle also demonstrates why the fantasy genre may play an important educational role for the individual and for democracy.

In Section I of this Note, I review the relevant literature and argue that the old moral and social externality arguments for banning or restricting fantasy sports do not hold up. While no particular path to regulation is the correct path, a comparative analysis of the functional structures of various speculative activities, and the legal and community control mechanisms apparent in each, provide some suggestions for what regulation should look like. In Sections II through V, I compare these speculative activities through four multidisciplinary lenses. In Section VI, I develop a recommended framework for legislation or regulation based on these comparisons and evaluate it against the laws recently implemented in New York and Massachusetts, the respective home states of FanDuel and DraftKings

Discusses the personal experience of coming to the realization of one's marginal status while occupying the roles of mother, wife, teacher, & woman. Little of the emerging feminist theorizing penetrated the life of one who graduated from Oxford U (England) in the late 1960s & quickly entered into the role of young motherhood. However, experience as a part-time instructor catalyzed a movement toward feminist & class concerns & allowed the development of female friendships that spurred a process of self-discovery. Helping revise an introductory class on feminist history offered an opportunity to reflect on the dilemmas & possibilities of embracing this marginalized status. This reflection has revealed a deep desire for belonging & corresponding fear of being an outsider, which are linked to a more generalized fantasy of stability. It is concluded that true intellectual freedom means facing such desires & fantasies & forging beyond them into the liminal state of marginality. 12 References. D. M. Ryfe

Adoption touches on basic personal and cultural narratives, emotions and fantasies surrounding the self and family. Amal Treacher and ***Ilan Katz explore the narratives of all those involved in the process — both professionals and those with personal investments. They draw on contemporary theory of narrative and psychoanalytic theory of fantasy in order to explore and understand some of the issues arising in adoption. A central contention is that all identity, whether adopted or not, is multifaceted, inherently conflicted and constantly developing. The theoretical and emotional endeavour is to place this view of identity as a central backbone to understanding adoption. The authors argue that many narratives and fantasies function to pass over problematical feelings and fantasies. For example, life story books can silence the difficulties experienced for the adoptee and may not allow space for an exploration of troublesome feelings and fantasies. They contend that maturity is based on the capacity to face up to contradictions and conflict, and to allow for such complex narratives.

Since the 1960s, anime on both film and television has become a part of global screen culture. It is Miyazaki Hayao who may take the credit for being the most highly regarded anime filmmaker known across the world. The global popularity and success of his films encourage us to link his works to transnationalism. But is Miyazaki transnational only because of his global popularity? There is another perspective in which we may take Miyazaki's transnationalism: through film aesthetics and narrative, for his works may be said to enable mobile fantasy. While discussing transnationalism, many film studies scholars focus on the discussion of film production, distribution, exhibition and reception in relation to economic globalization. Mette Hjort points out the complication and sometimes confusion in the way that transnationalism is defined. She argues the term transnationalism is often used to describe "a series of assumptions about the networked and globalized realities that are those of a contemporary situation." These assumptions, however, do not define transnationalism explicitly. The reality of economic globalization is a space we are well aware of. I am more interested, however, in studying how cinematic transnationalization takes place in the space of an imaginary. Apart from political, cultural and economic enterprises, transnational magic is also embedded in film aesthetics, narrative and its psychological effects on audiences. It is in this connection that I propose a notion of what I will call mobile fantasy. This chapter will first re-conceptualise the theory of transnational cinema in order to link transnationalism to a notion of imaginary space and to mobile fantasy. It will then focus on Miyazaki's works as a case study, by looking into two main characteristics of his films – the question of a surreal world, and the theme of childhood.

This 'philosophical biography' gives an account of Godwin's life and thought, and by setting his thoughts in the context of his life, brings the two into juxtaposition. It relates Godwin's views on politics and morality, education and religion, freedom and society, to the events of his life, notably the revolution in France and its impact on radicalism and reaction in Britain and the parliamentary reforms of 1832.

In the 1960s, George Lamming and Sylvia Wynter dismissed the highly successful novelist John Hearne, arguing that his work was weakened by its nostalgic focus on the plantocracy. Their assessment shaped scholarly opinion until the present. This chapter departs from Lamming and Wynter by claiming that Hearne's novels offer an importantly nuanced depiction of the middle class as well as an important vision of the Caribbean as part of a hemispheric American culture stretching from North to South America. While suggesting the critically misunderstood value of Hearne, however, the chapter ultimately argues that after his first novel, Hearne's focus on an Afro-creole planter class – depicted with an apparently unconscious nostalgia – constitutes a failure to engage with the region's political present and future.