Feminism and the cognitive theory of emotion: anger, blame and humor.
Feminists, especially radical feminists, have advocated the use of anger, rage and blame yet undermine humor and positive emotions. This position appears to lack a substantial basis in contemporary theories of emotion. It is argued that the cognitive, or Rational Emotive Theory (RET), would be one of the best theories of emotion to help advance an enlightened and humanistic feminism.
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Philosophy Department, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 53190.
D000786:Anger; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards / Q000639:trends; D004644:Emotions; D005260:Female; D006167:Guilt; D006801:Humans; D011582:Psychological Theory; D014925:Wit and Humor as Topic; D014933:Women's Rights