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Blemished Brides: Women’s Bodies and Disability in Ancient Judaism

Women Who Went Before

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Historical Perspectives on Disability and Gender Bias in Ancient Societies

This chapter examines how ancient societies understood and defined disability, revealing that modern notions of the condition emerged only after the Industrial Revolution. It highlights cultural practices and biases, particularly regarding gender and the treatment of unwanted female infants in ancient civilizations.

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