Insanity, Impropriety, Hysteria & Gender

3 credits · Undergraduate

A narrative and medical history of the concept of hysteria as a mental illness with its foundations in nineteenth century psychoanalysis. How gender impacts perception of mental illness, socially appropriate behavior, and whose story is believed as "truth." Four major course themes: medical history, mental health narratives, horror, and comedy. Serves as repeat credit for MHS 3890, section 01 in Fall 2024 and Spring 2025. [3] (HCA)