Hysteria: An Historical Lens on Women’s Autonomy
The “hysterical woman” concept has historically pathologized femininity, controlling women’s emotions and sexuality.
The “hysterical woman” concept has historically pathologized femininity, controlling women’s emotions and sexuality.
Maybe I’m out of touch and completely off base, but it seems that they stick together and look out for each other in a way that’s much more powerful and meaningful than the “Girl Power” of the 90s. It’s beautiful to see but leaves me wondering if I have always actually been the “girls’ girl” I am now.