Antisemitism and Racism: Ethical Challenges for Psychoanalysis

Psychoanalysis has struggled to address racism, despite its Jewish origins and the pressure of antisemitism. Recent years have seen some progress, but psychoanalysis needs to incorporate antiracist perspectives to become truly antiracist. Stephen Frosh's book Antisemitism and Racism examines the relations between antisemitism and antiblack racism, arguing that the Jewish origins and implications of psychoanalysis can help interrogate racism of all kinds. It ends with a chapter that asks psychoanalysis to respond to the challenges emerging from the Black Lives Matter and decolonial movements.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 10 August 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Psychoanalysis has faced challenges in addressing race and racism, despite its Jewish origins and the influence of antisemitism. While recent years have seen progress, psychoanalysis struggles to incorporate antiracist perspectives and engage with Black communities. In his book "Antisemitism and Racism," Stephen Frosh explores the relations between antisemitism and antiblack racism, arguing that the Jewish origins and implications of psychoanalysis provide a unique opportunity to interrogate racism. Frosh suggests that the shared experience of exposure to different kinds of racism can lead to renewed alliances between Jewish and Black communities. The book concludes with a chapter that calls on psychoanalysis to respond to the challenges emerging from the Black Lives Matter and decolonial movements. In a time of increasing division and prejudice, it is essential to examine the psychological roots of racism and work towards understanding and discussing these issues.

Dimension: 216 x 140 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9798765104705