Verta Taylor

  • Verta Taylor is a sociologist and author who has made significant contributions to the study of gender, social movements, and women's health issues.

  • Her work focuses on the intersection of feminism, self-help movements, and postpartum depression.

  • Taylor's research methodology includes personal interviews with activists and women who have experienced postpartum depression.

  • She explores how women's self-help movements, despite their limitations, play a crucial role in redefining gender relations in American society.

  • Taylor's writing style combines academic analysis with personal narratives, making her work accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in women's health and social movements.

Books by Verta Taylor