Woman (Psychological Volume)

Author: (American) Siman, translated by Li Si and others
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Publishing Date: 2006-02-01
Features: Many of my friends have recalled that they used to often exchange private conversations. Typically, whatever shame we might feel would be erased, because we discovered that personal experiences were often shared by others. I remember such voices: "Yes, I had an illegal abortion," "Yes, I was raped," "Yes, my neighbor (brother, father, uncle, pastor, doctor, teacher) sexually harassed me," "Yes, I faked an orgasm," "Yes, I tried every form of contraception, and it all turned out to be a disaster," "Yes, my OB-GYN made me uncomfortable, but I didn’t dare say anything because everyone respected him. His pelvic exams were rough, and for days afterward, I couldn’t even urinate without pain." Women talk, listen, and spread the word. We returned to our communities, founded our own women’s groups—groups for advocacy, discussion groups, courses on women’s bodies. Since 1975, nearly 2,000 formal women’s self-help projects have been established across the United States, along with countless informal groups. When it comes to women’s health, do women talk about it with each other less now than before? The possibility is cause for concern. If I had only one wish for writing this book, it would be that women who read it would be inspired to talk more with each other about health issues that concern them—more than ever before, because women who discuss health with each other will continue to talk about other topics with their sisters. Dear readers, I hope you will find this book both inspiring and familiar, as it tells about the feelings everyone has experienced. I also hope this book will empower you to make well-reasoned decisions, helping you protect yourself and the physical health and greatest interests of those you love. This book is not just a study of individual female psychology; it covers a wide range of topics, including women’s physiology, psychology, pathology, desires, needs, and more, delving deeply into medicine, sexology, obstetrics, anthropology, social psychology, and political science. The central theme is to highlight women’s unique social position and right to survival. The New York Times: "This book sparked a revolution."