Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-332).
Contents
Part 1, General considerations: The meaning of homosexuality -- Historical evolution of female homosexuality -- The lesbian theme in literature -- Lesbianism in contemporary society -- Female homosexuality among prison inmates -- The interrelationship between male and female homosexuals -- Lesbian practices among prostitutes in various parts of the world -- Part 2, The psychogenesis of lesbianism: Forerunners of the psychoanalytic school -- Psychoanalytic theories -- Contributing factors -- Part 3, The psychopathology of female homosexuality: Latent (unconscious) homosexuality -- The personality and psychology of the lesbian -- Part 4, Clinical data: Case histories -- Autobiographical confessions of lesbianism -- The dream life of lesbians -- Part 5, Prevention, treatment and prognosis: Therapeutic management -- Summary and conclusions.