Mentor/s
Dr. David Luesink
Participation Type
Paper Talk
Abstract
Women in Medicine: Midwives, Witchery, and Power in the Colonial Era delves into the intricate relationships between gender roles, societal standards, midwifery, and the development of medical practices by analyzing the involvement of men in midwifery, a domain traditionally dominated by women. The integration of men into female-centric spaces reveals contradictions in societal norms of the era. This study explores how this integration not only mirrors but also worsens the moral decline of society, raising concerns about the impact on women's behavior and social values. Additionally, it discusses witch accusations and the exploitation of midwives' shortcomings for political purposes and highlights the ongoing struggle for gender equality in healthcare. By examining historical health practices and the persecution of women who challenged male-dominated structures, this paper offers insightful perspectives on the intersection of gender, society, and medicine.
College and Major available
History
Location
Session 6: Digital Commons & West Campus West Building Room 133
Start Day/Time
4-26-2024 9:00 AM
End Day/Time
4-26-2024 10:15 AM
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 License
Prize Categories
Most Scholarly Impact or Potential, Most Transformative for Social Justice, Best Writing
Women in Medicine: Midwives, Witchery, and Power in the Colonial Era
Session 6: Digital Commons & West Campus West Building Room 133
Women in Medicine: Midwives, Witchery, and Power in the Colonial Era delves into the intricate relationships between gender roles, societal standards, midwifery, and the development of medical practices by analyzing the involvement of men in midwifery, a domain traditionally dominated by women. The integration of men into female-centric spaces reveals contradictions in societal norms of the era. This study explores how this integration not only mirrors but also worsens the moral decline of society, raising concerns about the impact on women's behavior and social values. Additionally, it discusses witch accusations and the exploitation of midwives' shortcomings for political purposes and highlights the ongoing struggle for gender equality in healthcare. By examining historical health practices and the persecution of women who challenged male-dominated structures, this paper offers insightful perspectives on the intersection of gender, society, and medicine.
Students' Information
Domenic Bartolo, History Major, European Studies Minor, Honors Student. I graduate in May 2024