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Oppression and Desire in Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
INTRODUCTION In 1991, Cuba entered what has become known as the ‘Special Period’, defined by nine years of considerable economic crisis succeeding the fall of the Soviet Union (Gonzalez, 2003). This was a period of profound sociological change for the island, particularly in the dimensions of agriculture, food, foreign trade, and, of course, politics (Gonzalez, 2003). Cuba depended largely upon the Soviet Union to ensure economic equilibrium and experienced subsequent diminu
Bryan de Justin
5 days ago29 min read


A Psychoanalysis of 'Vanessa' in Walt Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'
A psychological-archetypal analysis of the Siren archetype and 'Vanessa' from 'The Little Mermaid'
Bryan de Justin
Nov 17, 202518 min read


The Presence of Numerology in Psychology
Symbols are the language of the unconscious… Numbers function in a similar fashion.
Bryan de Justin
Sep 15, 202516 min read


The Cult of Involuntary Celibates
"The woman thou seest is the reflection of my shadow."
Bryan de Justin
Mar 2, 202531 min read


The Sexual Debut in Adolescence
The Loss of Virginity, Sexual Education, and "The Talk" are exciting topics in current times. I explore them here from a psychological view.
Bryan de Justin
Feb 6, 202516 min read


Malevolent Hypnosis
Malevolent hypnosis is the exertion of psychic or hypnotic control over an individual, normally without their deliberate consent for harm.
Bryan de Justin
Jan 25, 202517 min read


Alice’s Adventures in the Womb: Wonderland, Regression, Infantilism, & Drugs
Alice in Wonderland is interpreted through a psychoanalytic framework as a regressive wish-fantasy
Bryan de Justin
Dec 11, 202418 min read


Envy & Intimacy: The Cain Complex in Romantic Relationships
Hate is born from Love, for it is impossible to Hate someone that was not once formerly Loved.
Bryan Justin
Oct 26, 20249 min read


A Psychoanalytic Interpretation of Devotion to the Sacred Heart
The psychoanalytic dimensions of devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus are analysed. It allows believers to resolve psychosexual conflicts.
Bryan de Justin
Sep 1, 202412 min read


Understanding Cain: Sibling Rivalry & Family Dynamics
Sibling rivalry is as old as time itself. The primoridal sin is deeply ingrained in human psychology, but what does one do when it appears?
Bryan de Justin
Aug 11, 20249 min read


The Decision to Marry
In this article, I provide questions one should successfully ask oneself before deciding to tie the knot.
Bryan de Justin
Jul 14, 202416 min read


The Power of Divine Love: Lessons on Passion and Devotion
Discover the mystery of divine and passionate love from the Bible
Bryan de Justin
Feb 27, 202323 min read


Jealousy and its Discontents
Understand the "Secret Relationship Destroyer" and how to use it to your Benefit here!
Bryan de Justin
Sep 17, 20227 min read
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