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Vaginas (with Rachel E. Gross)

Taboo Science

CHAPTER

Unveiling the Historical Bias in Understanding Female Anatomy

Exploring how historical biases and cultural contexts have shaped misconceptions and misrepresentations of women's anatomy, this chapter sheds light on the challenges in discussing female reproductive organs with accuracy and openness. From the naming conventions influenced by modesty and eponymous attribution to the skewed research focus on male biology, the discussion reveals the complexity and importance of reevaluating past assumptions to advance the understanding of women's bodies.

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