Women & Madness
What does it mean to be 'mad'? Is madness in the eyes of the beholder? This course examines the concept of madness as it has been applied to women from historical, psychological, social and feminist perspectives. Our goal will be to critically examine the diagnostic criteria used by the psychiatric community and popular culture to define deviance. Using case material we will investigate the 'logic' of madness, asking to what extent madness might be a reasonable response to unreasonable conditions? The course will include a careful consideration of the rising use of psychopharmacology, particularly in the treatment of depression in women. Meets the Critical Perspectives: Social Inequality requirement.
Degree requirement — Critical Perspectives: S
1 unit — Waters
Previously Featured Offering

Offerings
Term | Block | Title | Instructor | Location | Student Limit/Available | Updated |
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Fall 2022 | Block 3 | Women & Madness | Tricia Waters | Tutt Science Building 324 | 25 / 4 | 06/07/2023 |
Fall 2023 | Block 2 | Women & Madness | Tricia Waters | TBA | 25 / 15 | 06/07/2023 |