Take the Toys from the Boys ‐ A Metaphor for Feminist Research into Sex‐Role Attitudes in Therapy

Abstract

Sex‐role attitudes in therapy are examined, focusing on the therapist's attitudes. The sexism that all therapists possess is investigated and whether this sexism influences the skills therapists use to the detriment of both male and female clients. It is likely that the therapist's experiences and ways of perceiving men and women will produce particular kinds of blocks in therapy which may vary for each therapist. A summary of the dialogue in interviews and therapy sessions for one male therapist is given.

Citation

Douglas, A. (1986), "Take the Toys from the Boys ‐ A Metaphor for Feminist Research into Sex‐Role Attitudes in Therapy", Equal Opportunities International, Vol. 5 No. 3, pp. 28-31. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb010455