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The Dark History of Gynaecology - Wendy Kline | Maiden Mother Matriarch 116

Maiden Mother Matriarch with Louise Perry

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Anesthesia, Race, and the Ethics of 19th Century Gynecology

This chapter explores the use of anesthesia in gynecology during the 1840s and 1850s, highlighting the disparities in treatment between women of color and white women. It examines the interplay of race, class, and medical ethics during a transformative period in gynecological history.

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