The rise of this ailment was used to try to keep women from attending college and out of the workplace.

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Neurasthenia was a diagnosis in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that was commonly given to women who were pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. Symptoms included fatigue, anxiety, and headaches, and it was believed that these symptoms were caused by an inability to handle the stress of modern life. The diagnosis was used to discourage women from pursuing education and careers outside of the home.

The Rise of This Ailment Was Used to Try to Keep