Inventing Motherhood: The Consequences Of An Ideal
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Author: Ann Dally
Binding: Paperback
Published: Burnett Books Ltd
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This incisive sociological study, Inventing Motherhood: The Consequences Of An Ideal, critically examines the historical and cultural construction of maternal roles. Ann Dally argues that societal ideals surrounding motherhood have profound and often detrimental impacts on women and families. The work uncovers how these invented standards shape expectations and experiences, presenting a compelling analysis of their psychological and social ramifications. It illustrates the pressures inherent in conforming to idealized images, offering a nuanced perspective on a fundamental human experience. This essential reading challenges conventional wisdom, instructing readers to reconsider the very foundations of maternal identity.
Author: Ann Dally
Binding: Paperback
Published: Burnett Books Ltd
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This incisive sociological study, Inventing Motherhood: The Consequences Of An Ideal, critically examines the historical and cultural construction of maternal roles. Ann Dally argues that societal ideals surrounding motherhood have profound and often detrimental impacts on women and families. The work uncovers how these invented standards shape expectations and experiences, presenting a compelling analysis of their psychological and social ramifications. It illustrates the pressures inherent in conforming to idealized images, offering a nuanced perspective on a fundamental human experience. This essential reading challenges conventional wisdom, instructing readers to reconsider the very foundations of maternal identity.