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+. I found Nellie Bly's accounts of Blackwell Island to be particularly intriguing, she tells of an institution that was almost completely custodial in its management or lack thereof. The physical torment inflicted upon patients at Blackwell was also particularly alarming, and from what I can remember Bly was not even in the most condemned and controlled part of the facility. (The women who could be seen out for walks on the leash sort of system were believed to have it the worst as they were deemed the most volatile and dangerous) - Joey Welch
+. In what ways did the emergence of "New Women" begin to change the expectations and management processes in institutions? - Joey Welch
 . In Nellie Bly's experience at Blackswell Island, she notes multiple times that it was astounding that the doctors were not able to tell the difference between a "sane" and "insane" person. Is this reflective of the medical training at the time? What does that say about whether people (women specifically) getting the care that they actually needed.-Margie Jones
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 . With the rate of insanity being high among pregnant women and new mothers, did the prospect of psychiatric issues deter any women from starting a family?-NG
+. In Ten Days in a Madhouse Bly describes the testing they conducted to prove her insanity. As well as the women Mary who was cleaning. Does the appearance and acceptance of sane individuals in these hospital work to discredit these institutions? - Darian
+. In both of the texts it describes how women had difficulties defending their sanity and ultimately their freedom. Was this attitude driven by a sexist society or the lack of knowledge regarding mental health?-Darian