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The mommy myth

by Douglas, Susan J., Susan Douglas, Meredith Michaels · 2004

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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.

MotherhoodWomen in mass mediaMothersWomen in the mass mediaParenthoodWomen's Studies - GeneralSocial ScienceSociologyParenting - MotherhoodSociology - Marriage & FamilySocial Science / GeneralGeneral