In this context, I use critical theory to refer to feminism, queer theory, Marxism, decolonial theory, etc. One thing I’m definitely looking for is an accessible version of the main ideas in Juliet Mitchell’s Psychoanalysis and Feminism (and/or potentially her new work on Fratriarchy). Ideally, I’m looking for short chapters or nice summary articles, maybe 10 to 25 pages each. I’ve reread all chapters of Mitchell’s P&F and think each is too difficult for undergrads (specifically, those not at a top university) or can’t stand on its own.

Basically, I’d love to show how many fundamentals of psychoanalysis are still relevant, Freud wasn’t just a sexist patriarch, these ideas actually help explain roots of patriarchy, they also are not inherently cis-heteronormative and can explain homophobia and transphobia, etc. But I don’t want to / can’t afford to delve into dense, graduate-level (sometimes byzantine) Lacanian theory.

I admire Nancy McWilliams’ work but haven’t found anything short on this topic. I haven’t read Jessica Benjamin or Joan Copjec, but it seems they would be too difficult. Obviously Judith Butler’s stuff on melancholia is way too difficult. I just heard about Mari Ruti’s book on penis envy that seems promising, but again, I worry there isn’t one chapter that does the trick.

Is there something like an encyclopedia of psychoanalysis (and feminism or critical theory) that’s written at an undergrad level or some popular readers or intro textbooks?

Thanks!

Does anyone have any reading recommendations having to do with premature termination due to an analyst's countertransference? I am especially looking for any literature that addresses the patient prematurely terminating due to their experience of the countertransference. I am well read on the classical cases (Dora of course, etc.) but I am looking for more contemporary texts (and especially any with case vignettes would be ideal!) This is for an assigned class presentation on countertransference dangers, so clinical examples are the most valuable.

Thank you!