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The dark side of goodness: Women, social norms and mental health
Ist Teil von
Journal of gender studies, 1996-03, Vol.5 (1), p.27-37
Ort / Verlag
Taylor & Francis Group
Erscheinungsjahr
1996
Link zum Volltext
Quelle
Applied Social Sciences Index & Abstracts (ASSIA)
Beschreibungen/Notizen
Within the context of the historical literature on the link between femininity and madness, and current psychiatric research on the mental health of women, this paper focuses on the lives of two women, who have suffered from severe mental illnesses and have been users of psychiatric services for over 30 years. Both cases illustrate the negative impact of the Irish concept of a 'good woman' on the mental health of those who do not fit easily into this category. They also illustrate the extent to which mental health professionals uphold traditional values by failing to question social situations which are obviously oppressive.