Linda Rose Ennis

Broschiertes Buch

Intensive Mothering: The Cultural Contradictions of Modern Motherhood

Beschreibung

Uncover the Complexities of Modern Motherhood. This collection revisits the concept of "intensive mothering" to examine its controversial representation in today's society. Delve into the cultural contradictions and social expectations that shape modern motherhood, and explore the challenges women face in balancing work, family, and personal fulfillment. Is over-investment in children an effective mode of parenting, or does it perpetuate unrealistic standards and societal pressures? Explore the evolving landscape of motherhood through thought-provoking essays and research from international scholars. Gain insights into attachment theory, neoliberalism, consumerism, and their impact on mothers across different social classes and cultural contexts. Discover alternative models of mothering and challenge traditional ideologies. This collection is perfect for academics, researchers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the multifaceted nature of modern motherhood. * Understand the cultural forces driving intensive mothering norms * Challenge binary understandings of self and other in motherhood * Explore the impact of neoliberalism on mothering practices

Autor

Linda Rose Ennis, Ph.D, is a psychoanalytic therapist in private practice, a family mediator, an author, lecturer, affiliated with York University. Her education includes the following; a Ph.D. in Psychology and Education; a Masters in Education; a Diploma in Child Study and a teaching degree from the University of Toronto. She has written and spoken extensively on her research in her area of expertise, "On Combining Motherhood With Employment", which was the first qualitative piece done in this area. She has written contributions in the Encyclopedia of Motherhood, discussing the "empty nest", the "mommy track", and has contributed a chapter entitled "Contract-Faculty Mothers: On The Track To Nowhere" in O'Brien Hallstein & O'Reilly's book entitled Academic Motherhood in a Post-Second Wave Context (Demeter Press: 2012). Most recently, she has published her edited collection, Intensive Mothering: The Cultural Contradictions of Modern Motherhood (Demeter Press: 2014).

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Demeter Press
• Seitenzahl: 344
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 227mm x 151mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 580g
• ISBN-13: 9781927335901
• ISBN-10: 1927335906
• Artikelnr.: 59292434