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The Nervous Housewife

By Abraham Myerson

(3.5 stars) β€’ 10 reviews

Discover the hidden world of early 20th-century housewives and the emotional battles they fought against societal pressure and changing roles.

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2004-11-28
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Summary

"The Nervous Housewife" by Abraham Myerson is a study that investigates the sources of mental health issues in women who dedicate their lives to domesticity. The book starts by introducing the idea of the disturbed housewife and thinking about the historical notions related to the difficulties that women have in household roles. Myerson traces how these problems have remained consistent, even when contrasting the experiences of modern women with those of earlier generations. The book then explores the different kinds of emotional and mental problems that add to a housewife's stressed condition, offering information into specific cases and societal trends. Grounded in a combination of personal stories and medical insights, Myerson gives a structure for comprehending the root anxiety many women experience in their every day lives.

About the Author

Abraham Myerson (1881–1948) was an American neurologist, psychiatrist, clinician, pathologist, and researcher. He had a special interest in the heredity of psychiatric and neurologic disease.

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