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In the latter part of the nineteenth century, women, who had hitherto been barred from medical schools, were gradually granted the freedom to study and practice medicine. Indeed, by 1900, over 7,000 female physicians were practicing in America. Women were sought after to fill the void in women's health care?a substantial one, thanks to Victorian mores?as well as to imbue the medical profession with dignity which only women, it was believed, could supply. Thus the stereotype of women as gentle, virtuous creatures, natural healers, worked in their favor, opening doors to a major profession.

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Author:   Ruth J. Abram
Publisher:   WW Norton & Co
Imprint:   WW Norton & Co
Dimensions:   Width: 21.80cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 25.70cm
Weight:   0.595kg
ISBN:  

9780393302783

ISBN 10:   0393302784
Pages:   260
Publication Date:   12 February 1986
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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