Autoimmunity and the Good Girls: How Permission to Put Ourselves First Has the Power to Keep Us Well
Sara Hirsh Bordo
This book explores the connection between societal expectations of women as caregivers and the rising rates of autoimmune diseases. Bordo argues that the chronic self-neglect often ingrained in women, prioritizing others' needs above their own, can manifest as autoimmune responses. The author proposes that granting oneself permission to prioritize personal well-being is a crucial pathway toward managing and potentially preventing these conditions.