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Malady and menopause.

M Martin

    The Journal of Medicine and Philosophy
    |November 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Culver and Gert's definition of "malady" is sexist, classifying natural female experiences like menopause and pregnancy as illnesses. This definition may contribute to women's oppression and discriminatory policies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Philosophy of Medicine
    • Medical Ethics
    • Feminist Philosophy

    Background:

    • The definition of "malady" is crucial in medical and ethical discourse.
    • Previous definitions may not adequately address potential biases.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the definition of "malady" proposed by Culver and Gert.
    • To identify and critique potential sexist implications within this definition.

    Main Methods:

    • Philosophical analysis of Culver and Gert's definition of "malady" from "Philosophy in Medicine."
    • Examination of how this definition applies to female biological processes.

    Main Results:

    • Culver and Gert's definition classifies menopause, menstruation, and pregnancy as maladies.
  • This classification has sexist implications, potentially contributing to women's oppression.

    • Conclusions:

    • The definition of "malady" by Culver and Gert is shown to be sexist.
    • Malady claims possess a normative dimension not fully acknowledged by Culver and Gert.