Elizabeth Packard Is Not Insane (1864) w/ Therese O'Neill
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Insanity and Injustice in the Victorian Era
This chapter chronicles the bizarre and tragic story of a woman deemed insane by her husband and his doctor allies, exemplifying the misogyny and medical malpractice of the Victorian era. Through dark humor and poignant narratives, it highlights the oppressive legal framework of coverture, which allowed men to silence their wives without due process. The woman's struggle for autonomy and her reflections during three years in asylum illuminate the harsh realities of gender dynamics and social injustice of the 1860s.
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