No Such Thing as Normal

‘A shocking and powerful critique, this is essential reading for everyone interested in mental health, how the mind works, and how psychiatry could become a force for social change.’ - Dr Helen King PRAISE FOR MARIEKE BIGG’S PREVIOUS WORK:She is balanced in her evidence analysis, forensic in her research’ - Telegraph‘A vital subject that needs to be discussed’ - Katy Hessel, author of THE STORY OF ART WITHOUT MEN‘A hugely informative and quietly furious call to arms’ - Irish Times‘A valuable sociological perspective on women’s bodies and health and an even more valuable (and optimistic) view of a better future for all’ - Gina Rippon, author of THE GENDERED BRAIN‘Ground-breaking’ - Evening Standard

Dr. Marieke Bigg holds a PhD in sociology from the University of Cambridge. Her research explored the influence of biological models and biologists within public discussions surrounding biotechnology and reproductive medicine.

She is also a fiction writer, with her work often examining the confluence of art and the female body. In addition to her writing, Dr. Bigg facilitates writing workshops, delivers lectures, and engages in collaborative projects with scientists and artists to create exhibitions that envision new social realities. Currently, she is undertaking training to become a psychotherapist.