Book
The hormone myth : how junk science, gender politics & lies about PMS keep women down / Robyn Stein DeLuca, PHD.
"Although the idea that women become raving lunatics when their hormones fluctuate is firmly entrenched in American culture, a thorough examination of the evidence overwhelmingly tells us otherwise. This provocative book exposes the pervasive myths about women's hormones--which lead to false beliefs about women's competence--by illustrating how flawed, obsolete research and sexism have combined to keep women "in their place," and skillfully shows how women can reject the "hormone myth" and own their emotions in a healthy and realistic way"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781626255098 (paperback)
- Physical Description: 230 pages ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Inc., 2017.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Women > Psychology. Women > Mental health. Hormones. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | 155.333 DeL | 31681010065100 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"It's time for women to reject the "hormone myth" and own their emotions in a healthy and realistic way. This provocative book exposes pervasive myths about women's hormones and shows how flawed, obsolete research and sexism have combined to keep women "in their place." The idea that women become raving lunatics when their hormones fluctuate is firmly entrenched in American culture--images of hormone-crazed women are prominent on TV and in movies, books, and magazines--but a thorough examination of theevidence overwhelmingly tells us otherwise. This book will confront the pervasive myth that women are at the mercy of their reproductive hormones, and illustrate how the perpetuation of this stereotype harms women. Scientific evidence shows that the majority of women do not experience major mental disorders linked to their hormones. Rather, a woman's mood changes can be attributed to many of the same environmental factors responsible for mood changes in men. With a thorough exploration of women's hormonal lives, from the initiation of menstruation through menopause,The Hormone Mythwill help you reject the negative stereotype of the hormone-crazed woman and gain an appreciation for women's high functioning and potential across their lifetime"-- - Baker & Taylor
Looks at the commonly held idea of women as being driven to unhinged rampages by their hormones during menopause and menstrual cycles, demonstrating that these stereotypes are myths and exploring how their perpetuation has impacted women. - Baker & Taylor
Exposing the pervasive myths about womenâs hormones, a thought-provoking exploration of womenâs hormonal lives, from the initiation of menstruation through menopause, will help readers reject the negative stereotype of the hormone-crazed woman and gain an appreciation for womenâs high-functioning and potential across their lifetime. Original. - Baker & Taylor
"Although the idea that women become raving lunatics when their hormones fluctuate is firmly entrenched in American culture, a thorough examination of the evidence overwhelmingly tells us otherwise. This provocative book exposes the pervasive myths aboutwomen's hormones--which lead to false beliefs about women's competence--by illustrating how flawed, obsolete research and sexism have combined to keep women "in their place," and skillfully shows how women can reject the "hormone myth" and own their emotions in a healthy and realistic way"-- - New Harbinger Pubns IncâThe Hormone Myth is a bracing, accurate breath of fresh air. It turns conventional wisdom about hormones on its head, and provides a far more liberating view of womenâs health than what weâve all been taught.â
âChristiane Northrup, MD, author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom?
âIs it that time of month?â
âIs your biological clock ticking?â
"You're so emotional latelyâare you going through menopause?"
Weâve all heard it before. From the moody menstrual monster to the menopausal maniac, the idea that women become raving lunatics when their hormones fluctuate is firmly entrenched in American cultureâanddeeply fueled by the media. But where exactly did this stereotype come from? How has it hurt women? And how can we move past it once and for all?
In this breakthrough book, Robyn Stein DeLuca fearlessly exposes and debunks pervasive myths about womenâs hormones, and reveals how flawed, outdated research and sexism have joined forces throughout history to keep women âin their place.â With a revolutionary exploration of womenâs hormonal livesÂÂÂÂÂÂÂâfrom menstruation to childbirth to menopauseâDeLuca shines a much-needed light on the lies that have impacted women.
Now more than ever, itâs time to resist the myth that women are ruled by their hormones. Itâs time for women to take charge of their lives. And itâs time for women to own their emotions in a healthy and realistic way. - New Harbinger Pubns IncAlthough the idea that women become raving lunatics when their hormones fluctuate is firmly entrenched in American culture, a thorough examination of the evidence overwhelmingly tells us otherwise. This provocative book exposes the pervasive myths about womenâs hormonesâwhich lead to false beliefs about womenâs competenceâby illustrating how flawed, obsolete research and sexism have combined to keep women âin their place,â and skillfully shows how women can reject the âhormone mythâ and own their emotions in a healthy and realistic way.
- New Harbinger Pubns IncAlthough the idea that women become raving lunatics when their hormones fluctuate is firmly entrenched in American culture, a thorough examination of the evidence overwhelmingly tells us otherwise. This provocative book exposes the pervasive myths about women's hormones'which lead to false beliefs about women's competence'by illustrating how flawed, obsolete research and sexism have combined to keep women 'in their place," and skillfully shows how women can reject the 'hormone myth' and own their emotions in a healthy and realistic way.
- New Harbinger Pubns Inc'The Hormone Myth is a bracing, accurate breath of fresh air. It turns conventional wisdom about hormones on its head, and provides a far more liberating view of women's health than what we've all been taught.'
'Christiane Northrup, MD, author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom?
'Is it that time of month?'
"Is your biological clock ticking?"
"You're so emotional lately'are you going through menopause?"
We've all heard it before. From the moody menstrual monster to the menopausal maniac, the idea that women become raving lunatics when their hormones fluctuate is firmly entrenched in American culture'anddeeply fueled by the media. But where exactly did this stereotype come from? How has it hurt women? And how can we move past it once and for all?
In this breakthrough book, Robyn Stein DeLuca fearlessly exposes and debunks pervasive myths about women's hormones, and reveals how flawed, outdated research and sexism have joined forces throughout history to keep women 'in their place.' With a revolutionary exploration of women's hormonal livesÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ'from menstruation to childbirth to menopause'DeLuca shines a much-needed light on the lies that have impacted women.
Now more than ever, it's time to resist the myth that women are ruled by their hormones. It's time for women to take charge of their lives. And it's time for women to own their emotions in a healthy and realistic way.
