Mother Raises Young
Mother Raises Young explores the historical construction of motherhood, unraveling the societal forces that intensified the focus on female child-rearing, particularly before 1980. It examines how cultural narratives shaped the notion of "intensive mothering," where women were expected to devote themselves primarily to their children. The book analyzes parenting advice from period-specific books, ...
Mother Raises Young explores the historical construction of motherhood, unraveling the societal forces that intensified the focus on female child-rearing, particularly before 1980. It examines how cultural narratives shaped the notion of "intensive mothering," where women were expected to devote themselves primarily to their children. The book analyzes parenting advice from period-specific books, ...
