Getting the difference right: It's power not gender that matters

Journal/Book: European Eating Disorders Rev. 1997; 5: Baffins Lane, Chichester, W Sussex, England PO19 1UD. John Wiley & Sons Ltd. 71-74.

Abstract: The current paper argues that studying power differentials rather than gender differences may provide a more valuable heuristic for understanding the development of food abuse in varying nations as well as the presentation of eating problems in men. Feminist as well as transcultural literature is cited to argue against 'weight obsessed' models of aetiology and recovery.

Note: Editorial Katzman MA, Inst Psychiat, de Crespigny Pk, Denmark Hill, London SE5 8AF, ENGLAND

Keyword(s): eating disorders; power; gender; male patients

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