Abstract
The current interest in the importance and use of narrative in family therapy has thus far developed without reference to the gender related aspects of narrative. This paper argues that women’s self-stories reflect the prevailing narrative for women, a narrative that makes marriage seem the only legitimate female story. Unless therapists are able to challenge the legitimacy of this cultural narrative, their assessments of women clients will reflect the bias inherent within the narrative.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 85-98 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Journal of Feminist Family Therapy |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 4 1991 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gender Studies
- Applied Psychology