For Her Own Good by Barbara Ehrenreich
Two Centuries of the Experts' Advice to Women
This insightful work delves into the historical and cultural roots of the medical and psychological advice given to women over the past two centuries, revealing how these "expert" opinions have often been more about controlling women than helping them. By examining the evolution of domestic roles, motherhood, and female health, the book uncovers the persistent patterns of paternalism and the societal pressures that have shaped women's lives. Through a critical lens, it challenges the notion of "progress" in women's rights, highlighting how the guise of benevolence has often masked underlying motives of power and control.
- Published
- 1978
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-450
- Original Language
- English
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