Gender Identity, Ideology, and the Collective Unconscious: A Jungian Reflection
The recent UK Supreme Court ruling, affirming that the legal definition of “sex” refers to biological sex rather than gender identity, has added fuel to […]
Month: April 2025
The Hollowing of Character – Identity, Persona, and the Loss of Moral Depth
In the contemporary cultural climate, ‘identity’ has become a dominant organising principle. It is celebrated as fluid, self-defined, and often disconnected from the deep, rooted […]
Exploring Gender Identity Through a Jungian Lens – A Multidimensional Approach
Gender identity, a deeply personal and culturally charged topic, has become a focal point of psychological, social, and philosophical discourse. Discussions like those on the […]
The Alchemical Process of Clarification: Sex and Gender
On 16 April 2025, the UK Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling that clarified the definition of “sex” in the Equality Act 2010, affirming that […]
Antagonism by Proxy – Projection of The Shadow as a Deflection for Engagement
The concept of ‘antagonism by proxy’ presents a critical and increasingly prevalent challenge within contemporary civic discourse, particularly in sensitive areas such as sex-based rights […]
Reflections on the UK Supreme Court’s Ruling on Sex and Gender Identity
This week, the UK Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgement on April 16, 2025, addressing the definitions of “sex” and “woman” within the context of […]
The Perils of Over-Identifying with Identity: Psychological Integrity in a Fragmented Culture
In today’s cultural climate, identity is often treated as the foundation of personal truth. From social discourse to institutional policy, we are encouraged to “live […]
The Moral Panic Surrounding Netflix’s Adolescence: A Case Study in Societal Overreaction
In early 2025, Netflix’s Adolescence, a fictional mini-series, took Britain by storm, amassing 96 million views and sparking a heated debate about online misogyny, incel […]
The Cultural Roots of Identity Neurosis
I’ve been reflecting on R.D. Laing’s The Divided Self and its unexpected echoes in today’s gender-affirming care (GAC). Laing’s existential lens—viewing psychological distress as a […]
Unsettled Grounds – What Psychological Principles Are Shaping Our Understanding of Gender Identity?
In the increasingly polarised discourse around gender identity and psychological care, one dimension remains strikingly under-explored: the philosophical and psychological foundations shaping the assumptions behind […]