Situating Sadness

It is well-known that depression occurs more often in women than in men. It is the most commonly encountered mental health problem among women and ranks overall as one of the most important women's health problems. Researchers have studied depression a great deal, yet women's depression has rarely been the primary focus. The contexts of women's lives which might contribute to their depression are not often addressed by the mental health establishment, which tends to focus on biological factors. "Situating Sadness" sheds light on the influence of sociocultural factors, such as economic distress, child-bearing or child-care difficulties, or feelings of powerlessness which may play a significant role, and points to the importance of context for understanding women's depression. "Situating Sadness" draws on research in the US and around the world to look at depression through the eyes of women, exploring what being depressed is like in diverse social and cultural circumstances. It demonstrates that understanding depression requires close attention to the social context in which women become depressed.

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<p>"Contemporary Paganism is concerned with what Pagans actually do in contrast with what they might supposedly do. This is a comprehensive work that demonstrates the plurality and flexibility of the Pagan movement as well as its routinization and increasing social acceptance. Harvey admirably extends the debates within Pagan discourse, contests the common association of religiosity with transcendence, and establishes how embodied living rather than romantic affiliation still does not preclude the possibility of transcendent mysticism."<br>-Michael York, author of "Pagan Theology: Paganism as a World Religion"

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