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.


B

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