Historical and methodological relations between anthropology and psychoanalysis: female ethos and anthropological research1

1. This note is a reply to Vianello's statement on ‘Can gender be a starting point for a re-foundation of the social sciences?’ that appeared in one of the previous issues of this journal (17.3). More specifically, it is a comment on the impact of psychoanalysis and anthropology that is at the core of Vianello's theory (Vianello and Caramazza 2006).

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1. This note is a reply to Vianello's statement on ‘Can gender be a starting point for a re-foundation of the social sciences?’ that appeared in one of the previous issues of this journal (17.3). More specifically, it is a comment on the impact of psychoanalysis and anthropology that is at the core of Vianello's theory (Vianello and Caramazza 2006).

2. A compadrazgo (corresponding to Catholic godfather/godmother) takes upon himself/herself practical and economic tasks towards the people he/she has decided to take care of.