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There have been six meetings of the Society since the last report.
The Meeting held on January 4, 1922 was devoted to a general discussion on various points brought forward by members.
At the Meeting on January 18, Mr. Duggan (a visitor) read a paper on 'Psycho-Analytical Principles in Education'.
Abstract: In recent years the aims and methods of education have been considerably changed. Psycho-analysis is of value in helping us to attain our aims. It affects the educator in two ways, by revealing his own complexes and by giving insight into the child's mind. At present we need chiefly to avoid the mistakes of the old educators in the problems which faced them. These are often connected with the sexual life, notably masturbation and homosexuality. Whatever may be the best solution the old methods are to be deprecated. Experiments in new methods appear to be desirable.
A discussion took place on the various points raised in the paper.
At the Meeting on February 1, Miss May Smith (a visitor) read a paper on 'Repression in Industry'.
Abstract: The conditions of modern factory life involve a very considerable repression on the part of individuals, for against a background of compulsion and monotony the self-assertive instinct in particular has little chance for expression. To some in whom this instinct is weak the situation is not difficult, but to others the difficulty of adjustment is great, and the resultant differences in conduct are great. Several types seem to stand out clearly:
1The truculent type who is always up against authority.