User talk:Sw1285/Female hysteria/Bibliography

Women Testimonies (Draft)
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There were and still are many institutional flaws present in the medical field today that still have the underlying issues of sexism and prejudice. Many notable women from different backgrounds have published their own testimonial experiences and research regarding the health disparities in the female population. Many commonly reference the power dynamic between the doctor-patient relationship that is still present in the 21st century.

One example is Audre Lorde's experience with her diagnosis of cancer. The Cancer Journals touch upon pre-existing societal norms and how they translated into Lorde's personal battle with the medical industry. She broadens her individual experiences and emotions with feelings shared with other women who went through similar events. In Reclaiming the Radical Politics of Self-Care: A Crip-of-Color Critique, Kim and Schalk who identify as people of color and/or queer discuss the concept of self-care and how it has been commodified by mainstream culture. In Lorde’s previous works such as “A Burst of Light,” she writes about her experience as a black lesbian living with cancer. Kim and Schalk argue that the original radical politics of self-care, which prioritized collective care and resistance against systemic oppression, has been eroded by an individualistic, consumerist version. The authors highlight how traditional models of self-care often fail to serve the unique needs and experiences of disabled people and people of color, and how these communities have developed their own practices of collective care and resistance.

Johanna Hedva also states something similar with "Sick Woman Theory" with their chronic illness, its relation to race, and how their perspective shifts. The article questions the meaning and connotation behind what it is to be 'sick' and what is 'normal'. They draw topics relating to feminism and misogyny that are present both in society and in medicine and care. --Zwang265 (talk) 14:30, 27 March 2023 (UTC)

Examples in media
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There are many examples in media of female hysteria, geared towards highlighting the flaws in the treatment and and healthcare provided to women. One example is The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. This piece demonstrates the mistreatment of hysteria and the deep-rooted misogynistic systems that exist.

Another example is the film "Safe", by Todd Haynes. This film dives into the psychological effects of sexism in healthcare that affected women experience. It brings mental illness, feminism, and healthcare disparities together in a way that really explains the problem. Both pieces also explore the differences between the way that males and female experience and view mental illness and healthcare. These examples highlight how hysteria ties back to its sexist roots, which are still very much seen today. Similarly, in Fairchild’s “Feminism is now”, she discusses the idea of modern misogyny and current examples of sexism in a modern world. The author argues against the idea that feminist goals have already been reached and uncovers how misogyny very much still exists and is visible in many aspects of a female’s life. Kms531 Sw1285 Zwang265(talk) 14:14, 27 March 2023 (UTC)