Deirde English

Deirde English is an American author and feminist historian, known for her influential works on women's health and the history of female healers. Along with Barbara Ehrenreich, she co-authored 'Witches, Midwives, and Nurses: A History of Women Healers' (1973), which critiques the medical establishment's control over women's bodies and reproductive rights. Their collaborative research highlights the patriarchal structures within medicine that have historically marginalized women's voices and autonomy in health care. English's scholarship has played a significant role in feminist discourse surrounding medical practices and women's health advocacy.