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When Death Was “Woman’s Work”

In 19th century America, women cared for both the dying and the dead
Posted on May 7, 2019 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

Throughout most of modern history, caring for the sick has been “woman’s work.” Doctors — almost exclusively men — formulated diagnoses, dictated orders and performed surgeries. But the hands-on care of the ill and infirm was almost always a woman’s … Continue reading →

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