Committed: On Meaning and Madwomen

Name: Committed: On Meaning and Madwomen
Author: Suzanne Scanlon

By Suzanne Scanlon

"Committed: On Meaning and Madwomen" by Suzanne Scanlon examines the lives of women institutionalized for mental illness and explores the intersection of gender, mental health, and society's perceptions, drawing on historical cases and personal narratives to question the treatment and understanding of 'mad' women.