In the early twentieth century,women who had children out of wedlock were considered to be feebleminded or to suffer from mental problems.They were also thought more likely to give birth to children who were also feebleminded.Today,this attitude seems ridiculous.This is an example of

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This attitude reflects the social construction of mental illness, wherein certain behaviors or conditions were labeled as signs of mental illness or deficiency without scientific evidence. It also suggests that societal prejudices and biases can influence medical diagnoses and treatments.

In the Early Twentieth Century,women Who Had Children Out of Wedlock