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When She Was Bad Hardcover – January 1, 1997

by Patricia Pearson (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 19 ratings
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In this provocative book, award-winning journalist Patricia Pearson argues that our culture is in denial of women's innate capacity for aggression. We don't believe that women batter their husbands or abuse the majority of children in North America. We ignore the 200 percent increase in crime by women in a period when most crime statistics are dropping. Pearson weaves the stories of women such as Karla Homolka and Mary Beth Tinning (who smothered eight of her children) with the results of criminologists and psychiatrists to expose the myth of female innocence. From the Trade Paperback edition.
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    288 pages
  2. Language
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  3. Publisher
    Random House of Canada Ltd
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1997
  5. ISBN-10
    0394224302
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0394224305
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House of Canada Ltd; First Edition (January 1, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0394224302
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0394224305
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.28 pounds
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Michael S.
5.0 out of 5 stars The Truth About Domestic Violence
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2007
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This book addresses the pitfalls in adopting and maintaining social policies which identify social pathology and violent behavior exclusively with men. It questions the premise that the most dangerous elements of society are by nature men. It posits that the most dangerous criminals regardless of gender may be those who can best manipulate society from a position of trust and confidence with the appearance of harmlessness.

The author exposes the myth that females are by nature the nurturing sex and largely incapable of horrendous criminal behavior. She explains that it is this cover which allows them to operate under the radar, manipulate social stereotypes and inflict murder and mayhem upon their unsuspecting victims. Then, because their crimes are perpetuated with the complicity of a negligent community, these criminals are less likely to be identified by the same myopic social institutions responsible for supplying the victims in the first place.

Female predators do exist. Although their methods are different, their results are no less catastrophic to their victims. Domestic violence, despite what some pundits would want us all to believe has no gender-based victim. Victims are both male and female. But guys should not bother looking for agencies or shelter from the injuries inflicted upon them by their female mates...there are none. Getting the truth out about domestic violence would ruin the foundation upon which the industry is built. The public sentiment and the profits would stop flowing.

For all the gentlemen (especially fathers) that are victims of an emotionally and financially abusive system that refuses to recognize your grievances, this book is for you. You are not paranoid. Your ex, the judges and attorneys really are out to get you (or at least your wages) and like Bloodhounds, the feminist predators are plotting the course.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Myth Buster
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2013
This books details many aspects of Female Violence. Explains the myths that help them get away with it. How Social, Political, and Academic Groups ignore, cover up, or even attack anything or anyone that attempts to expose those myths.

Every chapter is valuable, especially the ones on Domestic Violence and Female Predators.

Political, Social and Academic types perpetuate the myth that Domestic Violence is only "Wife Battering".

This points out how Domestic Violence can be defined as an "Intimate Power Struggle". Points out how about 50% of Domestic Violence is "Mutual Abuse". That each is abusive. That the Woman is not striking back - she's attacking. Points out how a large number of battered women are lesbians. That's women who are abusive and Battered Women who are not victims of men. Points out how female abusers bite, slap, knee, kick, throw ash trays, stab, or shoot their husbands, boyfriends or partners. This points how Battered men have almost zero support or refuge. Points out how denying the existence of Husband Abuse leaves women without access the therapy they need.

This points out how there have been "Multiple Murderesses" for as long as there have been "Multiple Murderers". That there have been dozens of Women who have killed up 40 people over a large period of time.

The Myth that women can't be serial killer came from the difference in killing styles. Male Multiple Murderers stalk their victims - they're "Hunters". Female Multiple Murderesses work or live in a specific place that houses their victims - they're "Trappers". They kill in retirement homes, hospitals or care facilities.

When serial killing was first profiled in 1978 it was for stalkers. Defined as "Killing 3 or more strangers, with a cooling off period in between. Since that was the profile for Male Serial Killing stile, the Myth that only men are serial killers began there.

Political, Social and Academic Groups have done nothing to correct that misperception, and have perpetuated the Myth that Aileen Wuornos was the First Female Serial.

This was a great read.
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daniel
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2017
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Great read
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ghostwoman
5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing.
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2010
I read this book for a class on the implications of childhood trauma. I found the perspective and case histories a refreshing counterpoint to the neverending rhetoric around female victimhood. Yes, women have experienced tremendous inequality, poor treatment, violence, etc. But they are just as capable and likely to enact their own forms of violence against less defended 'others' (such as children). Thank you for fleshing out the oldest story of the animals -- the will to violence and aggression. Until we understand its roots (non-gendered) we will not be able to transcend it.
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Sophia Anaximenes
5.0 out of 5 stars When She Was BAD: Violent Women and the Myth...
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2010
I recently found and just finished reading When She Was BAD... the work succinctly addresses suspicions I've been lugging around for several lifetimes: I was raised by Mom From Hell. Sincere gratitude to you, Patricia Pearson. You own a keen grasp on the human condition, such as it is.
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K Scheffler
5.0 out of 5 stars Violent women
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2004
An exceptionally well written book on a topic that gets too little attention. The author discusses the various manners in which women exhibit violent behaviour, and how society has come to view violent women differently than violent men. Violence is for the most part a learned trait, one that, while in most cases not as destructive as is the case with men, women are equally capable of resorting to. This book is definitely not an anti-woman tract, but is simply a statement of undeniable fact.
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aeiou
5.0 out of 5 stars Il est temps de libérer la parole des hommes
Reviewed in France on June 22, 2022
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A une époque où les femmes sont considérée comme innocentes de naissance et les hommes coupables de tout, il est bon de remettre les pendules à l'heure
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LM
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 18, 2019
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Niraj H Narwilkar
5.0 out of 5 stars ... with Venus the Dark side makes for a very good read on the dark side of women
Reviewed in India on February 12, 2017
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This book along with Venus the Dark side makes for a very good read on the dark side of women .The author candidly exposes the fact that our society is in denial of violence physical mental verbal and sexual by womenmVery interesting read
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Ms Bee
3.0 out of 5 stars Will you ever see a woman in the same light?
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2010
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This book has some shocking tales of American females in crime and makes bold suggestions as to how and why. It discusses a mixture of well-known and unknown killers to highlight different psychological points. Some of the stories will stick with me forever, especially those on infantcide, as they are heartbreaking, and it seems the reason the killers get away with it is because no-one would suspect a woman to do such a thing! A really interesting read if this is your sort of topic, but the sad part is the realisation that the stories are true. It's well written and keeps your interest throughout.
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