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The Wandering Womb : A Cultural History of Outrageous Beliefs About Woman,Used
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Female anatomy, especially the womb, has for centuries been shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding, defining the social place of women in male dominated cultures. Even with advances in medicine, some in today's society believe they can control women's sexual identity.The Wandering Womb is a provocative tour through religious, medical, and social histories, pinpointing humorous, outrageous, and hairraising beliefs, practices, and longstanding falsehoods that permeate human cultures. In Egyptian times, it was believed that the womb was an entity unto itself capable of 'wandering' in the body, and also into the world beyond in search of nourishment! This idea, and many others were entwined in medical ignorance and religious superstition, which have often labeled women as incomplete, inferior, imperfect, and even inherently evil.Sexual myths have viewed menstruation as dirty, designing outrageous rituals around this natural process, from strange diets and prescriptions to mandated isolation and violent practices. Sexuality and desire in women has been viewed as taboo and dangerous, while child rearing is considered the highest calling. In Western history, women's health problems were often written off simply as an 'unsatisfied uterus,' or 'hysteria' of their weak and demon possessed bodies, while physical characteristics were used to label women as witches.This fascinating, often maddening romp through the bedrooms and birthing rooms of time illustrates why women have been sexually 'enslaved,' and reminds us that we've come a long way from the mythical virgin birth to women's liberation and beyond.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Wandering Womb'? A: The main theme of 'Wandering Womb' revolves around the cultural history of beliefs about women's anatomy, particularly the womb, and how these beliefs have shaped women's roles in society.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers a wide range of topics including religious, medical, and social histories regarding women's health, sexuality, menstruation, and cultural myths.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Wandering Womb'? A: The author of 'Wandering Womb' is Lana Thompson.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in 'New' condition and is a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'Wandering Womb' have? A: 'Wandering Womb' has a total of 208 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Wandering Womb' published? A: 'Wandering Womb' was published on February 1, 1999.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Wandering Womb' can be suitable for academic study as it provides historical insights and critiques of societal beliefs about women.
- Q: What kind of reader would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in women's studies, cultural history, and social sciences would benefit greatly from 'Wandering Womb'.
- Q: Does the book contain illustrations or images? A: The product details do not specify whether 'Wandering Womb' contains illustrations or images.