Social cohesion rests partly on libidinal ties between classes

Evidence

Psychoanalysis will assist sociology significantly here, since the coherence and stability of a society is not merely formed and guaranteed by mechanical or rational factors (compulsion by the authority of the state, shared self-interest, etc.) but also by a series of libido relations within society, and in particular between members of the various different classes (cf. the infantile ties which link the petty bourgeoisie with the ruling class, and the intellectual intimidation resulting from this). — Rolf Wiggershaus, The Frankfurt School, 232 (#corroborates, via linked claim)

Each society, he continued, has its own libidinal structure, a com bination of basic human drives and social factors. A social psychology must examine how this libidinal structure acts as the cement of a society and how it affects political authority. … The prevalent tendency to universalize the experience of the present society, he argued, was most clearly shown in the extension of the Oedipus complex to all human development, when in fact it was restricted to “patriarchal” societies alone.” A valid social psychology must recognize that when the socio-economic base of a society changed, so did the social function of its libidinal structure. When the rate of change between the two varied, Fromm argued at the end of the article, an explosive situation might well he created. — Martin Jay, The Dialectical Imagination, 331 (#expands, via linked claim)

Because the former were capable of being displaced, sublimated, and satisfied in fantasies (for example, sadism could be gratified in a number of socially acceptable ways), while the latter could not (only bread could relieve hunger), sexuality was more adaptable to social conditions.” The task of an analytical social psychology was to understand unconsciously motivated behavior in terms of the effect of the socio-economic substructure on basic psychic drives. Childhood experiences, Fromm argued, were especially important, because the family was the agent of society. — Martin Jay, The Dialectical Imagination, 330 (#expands, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Social stability is maintained by libidinal ties between classes, not just coercion — Rolf Wiggershaus, The Frankfurt School: Its History,…, 232; Group cohesion grows from networked personal bonds, not mere shared categories — Scott Atran, The Devoted Actor: Unconditional…, 52; Instrumentarian sociality creates new stratification instead of dissolving class divisions — Shoshana Zuboff, The Age of Surveillance Capitalism, 1428 (+6 more)

Broader Connections

• Social stability is maintained by libidinal ties between classes, not just coercion #corroborates (1.00) — Rolf Wiggershaus, The Frankfurt School, 232
• Social change outpacing libidinal adjustment creates explosive political conditions #expands (0.82) — Martin Jay, The Dialectical Imagination, 331
• Erotic drives adapt to social conditions while self-preservation drives resist them #expands (0.80) — Martin Jay, The Dialectical Imagination, 330
• Group cohesion grows from networked personal bonds, not mere shared categories #expands (0.78) — Scott Atran, The Devoted Actor, 52
• Instrumentarian sociality creates new stratification instead of dissolving class divisions #complicates (0.76) — Shoshana Zuboff, The Age of Surveillance Capitalism, 1428
• Mingling across classes in shared pursuits dissolves prejudice between groups #exemplifies (0.75) — Robert D. Putnam, Bowling Alone The Collapse and Revival…, 51
• Dominant groups shift from paternalistic affection to reasoned persuasion once segregation breaks intimacy #exemplifies (0.74) — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 672