The euphemism for mental illness — and at the time they used derogatory expressions like ‘mad’ and ‘insane; and softer euphemisms like ‘lost his marbles’ — was the phrase “gone Doolally” to characterise mental illness. Still used and recognised?
The Art Of The English Feint: Masking Status, Excusing Rape
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Deccan ChronicleBy TulasiEXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The euphemism for mental illness — and at the time they used derogatory expressions like ‘mad’ and ‘insane; and softer euphemisms like ‘lost his marbles’ — was the phrase “gone Doolally” to characterise mental illness. Still used and recognised?
Key Takeaways
- The Art Of The English Feint: Masking Status, Excusing Rape.
- Still used and recognised?
- Still used and recognised?
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