Women in Swedish Society: The Work, Health and Life Experiences of Women in Twentieth-century Sweden

by Annika Forss?n, Gunilla Carlstedt, Rochelle Wright (Translator)

Overview

Women in Swedish Society is a groundbreaking study by two general practitioners, Annika Forss�n and Gunilla Carlstedt, who believed that the medical profession and accepted medical science was inadequately responding to the health problems presented by their female patients.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781860571442
Publisher:	Welsh Academic Press
Publication date:	09/10/2020
Series:	Scandinavia and the Baltic - Transnational and International Challenges , #1
Pages:	210
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.44(d)

About the Author

Dr. Gunilla Carlstedt is a retired general practitioner and PhD. Dr. Annika Forssén is a general practitioner and Associate Professor in Family Medicine at Umea University, Sweden. The English translation is by Rochelle Wright, Professor Emerita at the University of Illinois.

Table of Contents

Preface Part I - Conversations With Twenty Women 1. Growing Up 2. Couple Relationships and Social Life 3. Childbearing 4. Caring for Children and Other Family Members 5. Running a Household 6. In the Work Force 7. Health and Illness 8. Looking Back, and Ahead Part II - Analysis and Discussion 9. Childbearing as Work 10. Unpaid Work 11. Paid Work 12. Illness, Medical Care and Society 13. Everyday Life and Health Conclusion Appendix: Significant Dates in Women’s History in Sweden

Editorial Reviews

‘A fascinating insight ... a vivid picture of personal and professional struggles unimaginable in the modern world ... This engaging book is a testimony to women’s strength and resilience, and will be an essential read to all those who have an interest in the history and future of women’s lives.’ Professor Jane M. Ussher, Western Sydney University ‘The women upon whom this work is based represent a variety of socio-economic backgrounds making this book particularly important as it provides a window into the diverse circumstances, opportunities, and attitudes that shaped women’s lives throughout the century.’ Professor Mary Beth Ailes , University of Nebraska ‘The book is remarkable for enabling women to tell what few seek to know: how they strive, what they value, what costs them dear, what rewards their labours. We come away with a better understanding of what causes women’s suffering and what constitutes their wellbeing ... such knowledge is indispensable to doctors evaluating and fostering women’s health.’ Dr. Cynthia Cockburn, City, University of London

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