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Gut Feelings: A History of Our Most Mysterious Organ, with Elsa Richardson

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Gender, Health, and Constipation

This chapter investigates the historical context of constipation, focusing on how societal attitudes towards health issues were gendered, particularly in the early 20th century. It also discusses the connections between women, witchcraft, and gut health, revealing cultural anxieties tied to women's roles and the symbolism of the gut as a site of emotional and moral turmoil.

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