Updated edition with new chapter on contemporary witch and midwife movements for current relevance
Exposes the historical demonization of women healers and the political monopolization of medicine for deeper understanding
Connects past and present to highlight ongoing systemic issues in healthcare access and gender dynamics
Written by renowned feminist scholars Barbara Ehrenreich and Deirdre English for authoritative analysis
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Witches, Midwives, and Nurses examines how women-led healing was delegitimized to make way for patriarchy, capitalism, and the emerging medical industry.
As we watch another agonizing attempt to shift the future of healthcare in the United States, we are reminded of the longevity of this crisis, and how firmly entrenched we are in a syste