Fetishism
Fetishism
Fetishism (/fɛtɪʃɪzəm/; from the French fétiche; which comes from the Portuguese feitiço; and this in turn from Latin facticius, "artificial" and facere, "to make") is a term used in various fields, including psychology, anthropology, and sociology, to denote a fixation or irrational devotion to an object or behavior for its symbolic or perceived significance, often in relation to sexual gratification.
Definition
In the field of psychology, fetishism is defined as a type of paraphilia, where a non-living object or a specific part of the body that is not typically sexual becomes the focus of a person's sexual interest or arousal. This can include, but is not limited to, items of clothing, footwear, or parts of the body such as feet or hair.
In anthropology and sociology, fetishism refers to the attribution of religious or mystical qualities to inanimate objects, known as fetishes. This concept was first introduced by Charles de Brosses in 1757 and later elaborated by Karl Marx in his critique of political economy.
Related Terms
- Paraphilia: A condition characterized by abnormal sexual desires, typically involving extreme or dangerous activities.
- Sexual fetishism: A sexual fixation on a nonliving object or nongenital body part.
- Body part fetishism: A sexual fetish that is focused on a specific part of the human body.
- Commodity fetishism: In Marxist theory, the perception of the social relationships involved in production, not as relationships among people, but as economic relationships among the money and commodities exchanged in market trade.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fetishism
- Wikipedia's article - Fetishism
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