Abstract
This essay traces the evolution of the term “codependence” from its context in alcohol treatment discourse to its current popular use as a nonspecific “character disorder.” Rhetorically, the term provides viable solutions to women's perceived problems that feminism apparently does not.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 199-208 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Women's Studies in Communication |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1995 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gender Studies
- Communication
