For Her Own Good: Two Centuries of the Experts Advice to Women
by Barbara Ehrenreich, Deirdre English
A historical analysis of expert advice to women over two centuries and its effects on gender roles and autonomy.
About This Book
This book examines the evolution of expert guidance directed at women from the 19th century onward.
It explores how medical, psychological, and social authorities shaped expectations and roles for women.
The authors analyze the impact of changing expert opinions on women's daily lives and autonomy.
Readers gain insight into the broader social forces influencing gender norms across generations.
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