Arguments pour une psychanalyse située

Context

In this theoretical article, the authors discuss the possibilities of a post-oedipal psychoanalysis and a beyond the notion of sexual difference.

Objective

The aim is to question a certain form of bipartite thinking present in psychoanalytical theory, in order to integrate current clinical problematics.

Method

Within the framework of a theoretical exploratory work based on a literature review, the notion of sexual difference is subjected to criticism by crossing studies on gender and sexualities with a reading of the Oedipus complex.

Results

A psychoanalysis situated in its theoretical-clinical elaboration could thus allow a queered psychoanalysis; being situated then means assuming the political dimension of concepts and their effects on praxis.

Interpretation

The thesis defended is that psychoanalysis can de-referentialize the notion of sexual difference from its theory without losing its identity. Not necessarily doing without, but making it more complex.