Racism and Other Traumatic Inequalities: Editors' Introduction.

Constance Dunlap, in a powerful recitative to Dennis's paper titled I A Renewed Appeal for Vigorous and Positive Action i , adroitly identifies the key points in Kleinian theory which support the theoretical foundation of Dennis's argument. It is from this vastly different perspective that Sperry considers Dennis' treatment of Mrs A. From this viewpoint, she offers an alternative interpretation of Mrs A's choice of a Black analyst. While acknowledging the usefulness of Dennis's use of the Kleinian lens, he raises the question as to whether Kleinian theory can adequately address the desire to care and be cared for. Why would we, at Psychoanalysis, Self and Context, choose to feature and build an issue around an article submitted by a Black Kleinian analyst?. [Extracted from the article]