fetishism

/'fi:tiʃizm/ Cách viết khác : (fetichism) /'fi:tiʃizm/

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • A psychological condition in which sexual arousal or gratification is strongly linked to a specific object, material, or a non-genital part of the body: This meaning describes a paraphilia where an inanimate object or a specific body part is necessary or preferred for sexual excitement.
   • The belief in or worship of magical or spiritual power inherent in certain objects (fetishes): This anthropological and religious meaning refers to the attribution of supernatural power to material objects, often as part of a spiritual practice.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Psychological):
  • The therapist discussed fetishism as a condition where a non-living object is central to sexual desire.
  • His fetishism focused on a specific type of footwear.
• Noun (Anthropological/Religious):
  • The study of fetishism in West African traditional religions was part of the course.
  • Early European explorers often misinterpreted local practices as primitive fetishism.

Advanced Usage

• "Commodity fetishism": A concept in Marxist theory where social relationships between people are expressed as relationships between commodities, endowing goods with a perceived mystical value.
  • Karl Marx's analysis of commodity fetishism critiques capitalist economic systems.

Variants and Related Words

• Fetish (n):
  • An object believed to have magical or spiritual power, especially as a charm.
  • An object or a non-genital part of the body that causes a habitual erotic response or fixation.
• Fetishist (n): A person who has or practices fetishism.
• Fetishistic (adj): Relating to or characteristic of fetishism.

Synonyms

• Idolatry: The worship of idols (closer to the anthropological meaning).
• Fixation: An obsessive interest or feeling (a more general psychological term).

Related Phrases

• Fetishize (v): To make something the object of a fetish; to have an excessive or irrational devotion to.
  • Some critics argue that modern culture tends to fetishize celebrity.

Học thuật

Noun

1. sexual arousal or gratification resulting from handling a fetish (or a specific part of the body other than the sexual organs)
2. a belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of a fetish)

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