Post Partum Depression in "The Yellow Wallpaper"

The Negative Effects of Post-partum Depression Due to Detrimental Oppression of Women The biggest cause in escalating post-partum depression in both the 19th century and today is the oppression of women in our society. Even though the oppression of women is not as prominent today as it was during the Victorian era, it is still present. Generally, the fear of embarrassment hinders women from admitting their illness. Often times, because women are so ashamed of …

…is being treated is actually strengthened to the point of a serious mental illness. Similarly in today's society medical and psychological advice may have the same effect. Unfortunately, the downfall of today's treatment will not be seen until tomorrow. Medical technology and practices have progressed considerably since the time of "The Yellow Wallpaper." This is not to say that today's physicians are infallible. Perhaps some of today's treatments are "The Yellow Wallpaper" of the future.