Femininity and illness

Routledge eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Vieda Skultans
DOI: 10.4324/9781003746461-6
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Abstract

The psychic vulnerability of women provides an unbroken thread in the medical literature. An historical study such as this shows that beliefs about feminine nature are relatively unchanging. For this reason it is not easy to relate beliefs about feminine nature to social and historical changes.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Historical Studies on Reproduction Gender Health and Societal Changes Historical Psychiatry and Medical Practices Gender and Feminist Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Routledge eBooks
Pages
77–97
Publication date
6 March 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter