Elizabeth Packard Is Not Insane (1864) w/ Therese O'Neill
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A Fight for Freedom: Challenging Injustice in the 1860s
This chapter explores the courtroom drama of a woman labeled insane due to her marital discord and the subsequent societal injustices she faced. It chronicles her transformation from victim to advocate as she challenges the stigma around mental health and uses her experiences to champion legal reforms for the oppressed. Through her relentless activism, she paves the way for legislative changes that protect the rights of those accused of insanity, especially married women, highlighting the broader implications for women's rights.
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