Jayla is a 43-year-old African-American corporate attorney who has come to counseling because she believes that her current relationship has eroded her self-esteem.She has been dating Mark,her partner,for over 10 years and feels lucky to be with a man who is not intimidated by her success.Mark and Jayla frequently argue and Mark often makes comments that question her competence and intelligence.Jayla believes that she is beginning to believe Mark,who also tries to control what Jayla wears,is jealous and often puts down her choice of friends.How might a feminist counselor view Mark's jealousy and need to control?

A) Mark is an abusive narcissist who cannot see beyond his own needs.
B) Mark's need to control are likely informed by his socially reinforced definition of what it means to be a man.
C) Mark's jealousy and need to control are appropriate a relationship means compromise.
D) Mark's jealousy is the result of Jayla's actions.

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Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  A feminist counselor would view Mark's jealousy and need to control as a result of his socialization as a man in a patriarchal society. Men are often taught to view women as objects or property that they can control, and Mark's behaviors reflect this societal norm. The counselor would work with Jayla to help her recognize and address these issues in her relationship while also challenging the cultural norms that reinforce them. The counselor would also empower Jayla to make decisions about her life and her relationship and support her in developing a stronger sense of self-esteem and self-worth.

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