Abstract

DE LA VEGA, Eduardo. Psychoanalysis and politics: Pathologization of the poor childhood in Argentina. Rev.latinoam.cienc.soc.niñez juv [online]. 2010, vol.8, n.1, pp.67-86. ISSN 1692-715X.

In this article I analyze different approaches that, from diverse fields are aimed to take action in connection with poor childhood. In Argentina, among the most outstanding narratives, psychoanalysis is the one that stands out from the rest; after its success in clinical practice, it continues showing vocation towards the long- suffering and excluded childhood. However, psychoanalytic interventions (in the slums, at school, etc.) frequently seem to psychologyze the conflict and the social drama. The political efficiency of psychoanalysis has been also questioned by the new philosophical pragmatism which distrusts the public utility of psychoanalysis. The analysis is closed by a theoretical debate about this huge controversial issue that brings deconstruction theoreticians and the American philosopher, Richard Rorty, face to face, in order to finally retake Lacan's reflections on psychoanalysis and politics.

Keywords : Psychoanalysis; politics; childhood; poverty; pathologization; Deconstruction; Pragmatism.

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