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#571838 in Books Deirdre English 2005-01-04 2005-01-04Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .90 x 5.20l; .71 #File Name: 1400078008432 pagesFor Her Own Good Two Centuries of the Experts Advice to Women
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Ehrenreich's a winner; despite her race problemBy Kay McKellyAs usual; Ehrenreich delivers! This is a great; readable book about more of the horrors that patriarchy has dealt to women. I knew a lot of it beforehand; but didn't know the particulars. This book goes into astonishing depth and explains a lot of things we take for granted (e.g. the origins of home economics class) and really keeps the narrative going.I adore Ehrenreich; but she does have a race problem; she writes as though all women were equal; without ever mentioning the very real impacts of racial inequalities. She occasionally has a problem with class too; ignoring it entirely; though she's generally better about remembering that not everyone was a stay-at-home mother. Still; these qualities for me don't dim the fascinating qualities of the book (or her writing in general). If you're looking for thoughtful discussion of race and class politics; look elsewhere. But if you're most interested in gender; this is a great pick.More review at: https://www.goodreads.com/parfois2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Classic must readBy Pop-up aficienadoThis book has been updated from the original (150 years of advice...) and still contains extraordinary information about the evolution of medicine. Necessary reading for anyone going into medicine; probably not as interesting for men; but it would be nice if they read it also.8 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Important historical infoBy Mary TwainThe book had tons of interesting historical info on the roles of women and medical practitioners. It was a little too scholarly for beach reading; yet contained fascinating windows into our past. Some sections were repetitive after making a point.I would hope that young women would read it for perspective on the women's movement and health issues. Those of us in the baby boomer generation experienced discrimination that our daughters don't relate to. We may have "come a long way; baby;" yet women still do not have the equality that we should in government; the board room or compensation.
