ERIC Number: EJ1406352
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-0742-1656
EISSN: EISSN-2159-9394
An Iranian Woman's Exploration of Her Sexuality through Art Therapy
Shirin Mazdeyasna
Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, v40 n4 p205-214 2023
Sexuality is negotiated through intimate and familial relationships within larger systems of culture and society. In contemporary Iran, religion and cultural upbringing exert a large influence on women's sexual development. This article presents a case study of a young adult, single woman in Iran who participated in online, client-centered art therapy to explore her sexual identity in a safe space. Social role and sexual double standards emerged in the case, along with relief from sexual repression and the provision of a safe space that empowered her to discuss a taboo subject within the norms of her culture and religious family structure. Through her artmaking process and related discussions, she was able to gain understanding of healthy sexuality and identity, and lifestyle choices and constraints within a culturally sensitive relationship.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Females, Art Therapy, Sexuality, Religious Factors, Cultural Influences, Young Adults, Social Influences, Gender Bias, Sex Role
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Iran
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