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The mommy myth : the idealization of motherhood and how it has undermined women /

Douglas, Susan J. 1950-

The mommy myth : the idealization of motherhood and how it has undermined women / Susan J. Douglas and Meredith W. Michaels. - New York : Free Press, c2004. - 383 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [337]-361) and index.

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.

0743259998

2004299458


Motherhood--United States.
Mothers--United States.
Women in the mass media--United States.

HQ759 / .D67 2004

306.874/3/0973

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