The mommy myth the idealization of motherhood and how it has undermined women
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- ISBN: 0743259998 : HRD
- Physical Description: 383 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Free Press, c2004.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [337]-361) and index. |
Summary, etc.: | Challenges idealized concepts about motherhood that compromise women's rights and empowerment, citing unrealistic parenting standards, media scare tactics, and negative attitudes that victimize both working and stay-at-home moms. |
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Subject: | Motherhood United States Mothers United States Mass media and women United States |