Marieke Bigg
This Won't Hurt: How Medicine Fails Women
This Won't Hurt: How Medicine Fails Women
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The medical landscape is one that was designed for and by men, and this book explores how women's bodies have been ignored, misunderstood, and misdiagnosed. It offers a valuable sociological perspective on women's bodies and health and an optimistic view of a better future for all.
Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 16 February 2023
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
A powerful and eye-opening call to action, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of the ways in which medicine is not gender-neutral. Drawing on extensive research and personal experiences, Dr. Marieke Bigg delves into the historical and cultural contexts that have led to the marginalization and mistreatment of women's bodies, highlighting the flawed mindsets and attitudes that have perpetuated sub-par treatment. Through fascinating examples and insightful analysis, she reveals how women's bodies have been ignored, misunderstood, and misdiagnosed, perpetuating harmful stereotypes and biases.
However, this book is not merely a lamentation; it offers a hopeful vision for a better future. Dr. Bigg advocates for a more inclusive and equitable approach to medicine that recognizes the unique biological and physiological differences between men and women. She challenges the notion that medicine is gender-neutral and exposes the ways in which it perpetuates gender inequality. By highlighting the need for tailored treatment and prevention strategies, she provides a roadmap for creating a more just and compassionate healthcare system.
This book is a must-read for anyone who cares about women's health and well-being. It offers a valuable sociological perspective on women's bodies and health, as well as an optimistic view of a better future for all. With its sharp and honest analysis, it empowers readers to advocate for change and work towards a world where women's bodies are respected, valued, and treated with the care and dignity they deserve.
Weight: 552g
Dimension: 241 x 163 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529377699
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