Challenging the Injustice: Women's Experiences in 19th-Century Mental Institutions

This chapter discusses the experiences of women in mental institutions during the 19th century, shedding light on the horrifying treatments, abusive conditions, and societal expectations they faced. It highlights the stories of Elizabeth, Sarah Menard, and Maria Chapman, who refused to submit to the unjust treatment and fought for women's rights. The chapter also explores the role of investigative journalist Nellie Bly in exposing the inhumane conditions in mental asylums.