Bibliograph

The mommy myth, the idealization of motherhood and how it has undermined women, Susan J. Douglas and Meredith W. Michaels

Type

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The mommy myth, the idealization of motherhood and how it has undermined women, Susan J. Douglas and Meredith W. Michaels

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 337-361) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsplates

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The mommy myth

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

54092472

Responsibility statement

Susan J. Douglas and Meredith W. Michaels

Sub title

the idealization of motherhood and how it has undermined women

Summary

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

Table Of Contents

The new momism -- Revolt against the MRS -- Mouthing off to Dr. Spock -- Threats from without: satanism, abduction, and other media panics -- Attack of the celebrity moms -- Threats from within: maternal delinquents -- The war against welfare mothers -- The "mommy wars" -- Dumb men, stupid choices, or why we have no childcare -- Moms "R" us -- Dr. Laura's neighborhood: baby wearing, nanny cams, and the triumph of the new momism -- Exorcising the new momism

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Contributor