Cat Lady

The History of the Crazy Cat Lady

With cats gaining more of a positive reputation lately, it’s time to uncover the fraught history that women share with their feline companions.…

April 27, 2023

Colorful image of 3 women, also known as cat ladies, surrounded by a number of cats, all of which are extremely happy.

‘Cat Ladies’ Are Unfairly Maligned, but Their Reputation Is Changing

Lena Bramsen, The New School

Deemed by society as forsaken spinsters using felines to fill the void, these 'unstable' women are reclaiming the narrative and quite literally saving lives. …

February 24, 2022

A woman whose face is made of plants, aka Plant Lady

You’ve Heard of the Cat Lady, but What About the Plant Lady?

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

This new label has emerged from Instagram feeds and blogs, providing yet another impossible ideal for women to attain.…

March 10, 2020

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The History of the Crazy Cat Lady

‘Cat Ladies’ Are Unfairly Maligned, but Their Reputation Is Changing

You’ve Heard of the Cat Lady, but What About the Plant Lady?