What is Susan Isaacs theory?

Answer 1

Susan Isaacs' whole theory of the education of young children was based upon her understanding of psychoanalytic theory. She drew on the work of Melanie Klein who, although a follower of Freud departed from his theory to modify some of its androcentric features ( Richmond in Fricker and Hornsby, 2000) Klein placed emphasis on the mother / child relationship in infant psychological development. This finds more sympathy amongst those who sought recognition for the understanding of the maternal role and its wider implications. Remember Yeo's discussion of the good and the darker aspects of mothering in her framework for social maternalism Susan Isaacs' whole theory of the education of young children was based upon her understanding of psychoanalytic theory. She drew on the work of Melanie Klein who, although a follower of Freud departed from his theory to modify some of its androcentric features ( Richmond in Fricker and Hornsby, 2000) Klein placed emphasis on the mother / child relationship in infant psychological development. This finds more sympathy amongst those who sought recognition for the understanding of the maternal role and its wider implications. Remember Yeo's discussion of the good and the darker aspects of mothering in her framework for social maternalism