Madwomen in Social Justice Movements, Literatures, and Art

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mason, Jessica Lowell.

Contributor:

Crevar, Nicole.

Series:

Women's Studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mental illness in literature.

Feminism and literature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (263 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Wilmington, DE : Vernon Art and Science Inc., 2023.

Summary:

This book explores the concept of the 'madwoman' in the context of social justice movements, literature, and art. Edited by Jessica Lowell Mason and Nicole Crevar, it examines how madness is portrayed and understood in various cultural narratives. The collection delves into themes of silencing, trauma, identity politics, and the redefinition of madness, highlighting the intersections of gender, race, and societal norms. Through essays and artistic contributions, it aims to challenge traditional perceptions of madness and advocate for a nuanced understanding of women's experiences. The book is intended for scholars, students, and readers interested in women's studies and mental health narratives. Generated by AI.

Contents:

[Mad disruption] working for Shakespeare's sister, meditating on the madwoman / Hessica Lowell Mason

"Madness as a new kind of music": Janet Frame's literary soundscapes and ethics of listening otherwise to women's experiences of electroshock in Faces in the water / Christina Foisy

[Mad disruption] teeth: the madwoman in the confence / Erin Soros.

Notes:

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Other Format:

Print version: Mason, Jessica Lowell Madwomen in Social Justice Movements, Literatures, and Art [PDF]

ISBN:

9781648895845

1648895840

OCLC:

1351200396