Gendered Moods
Psychotropics and Society
Elianne Riska author Elizabeth Ettorre author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:31st Aug '95
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Tranquillisers are prescribed to almost twice as many women as men, yet very little gender-based research has been carried out on the social context of their use.
Gendered Moods offers the first feminist analysis of the gendered character of psychotropic drug use, based on studies of long-term psychotropic drug users and the content of drug advertising. The authors argue that gender differences in psychotropic drug use are manifestations of the gendered construction of society as a whole, and that, as a result, women are particularly susceptible to being channelled into a state of dependency on prescribed drugs.
Exploring current social scientific debates relating to drug users and providers, Gendered Moods also provides a critical review of previous research. It is a much needed introduction to a neglected area of study.
'A useful resource for mental health nurses interested in increasing their understanding of the issues surrounding psychotropic drug use amongst women.' - Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
ISBN: 9780415082143
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 350g
188 pages