Dirty Sexy History Episode 2.8. Women’s Mental Institutions of the 19th Century
Oct 26, 2022
Discover the horrific treatments and experiences of women in 19th-century mental institutions, as explained by guest Elizabeth Packard and Nellie Bly. They fought against labeling women as insane and shed light on abusive conditions. Learn about the reasons for women's admission, including activities like reading novels, and the role of gaslighting in society.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Women's Rights and Mental Health Institutions in the 19th Century
04:44 • 5min
Reasons for Women's Admission to Mental Asylums in the 19th Century
09:23 • 6min
A Marriage of Jealousy and Betrayal
15:04 • 4min
Challenging the Injustice: Women's Experiences in 19th-Century Mental Institutions
19:21 • 20min