Showalter, Elaine

The Female Malady: Women, Madness and English Culture, 1830-1980

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ISBN 13:
9780860688693
author:
Showalter, Elaine
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Virago
language:
English
Publication Year:
1987
Pages:
320
Dimensions:
19.6 x 12.6 x 2.6 centimetres (0
Genre:
British & Irish history: c 1700 to c 1900
Condition:
New
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£12.24

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The Female Malady: Women, Madness and English Culture, 1830-1980 by Elaine Showalter This thought-provoking study explores how cultural attitudes towards femininity have influenced the understanding and treatment of female mental illness over the past 150 years. Showalter examines the impact of societal expectations on the definition and diagnosis of mental disorder in women, shedding light on the often-harrowing therapeutic practices used to "cure" them. Through a rich tapestry of historical accounts, including diaries and narratives from women's experiences, and literary works such as Mary Wollstonecraft's writing, Showalter provides a nuanced cultural perspective on mental illness. By drawing on these diverse sources, she offers a more comprehensive understanding of the complex relationships between women, madness, and English culture.

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