The Last Taboo
Saying No to Motherhood
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
| Author: | Rosemary Agonito | ISBN: | 9781628940893 |
| Publisher: | Algora Publishing | Publication: | January 5, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Algora Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Rosemary Agonito |
| ISBN: | 9781628940893 |
| Publisher: | Algora Publishing |
| Publication: | January 5, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Algora Publishing |
| Language: | English |
The glorification of motherhood is everywhere in the media. 'The Last Taboo' breaks ground in questioning the motherhood 'requirement' and its glorification, while testifying to the harm motherhood regularly does to (1) women (their relationships, finances, careers, self-identity, physical energy), (2) unwanted children (half of all pregnancies are unplanned), and (3) the human species and environment (whose very existences are threatened by excessive reproduction.) For too long, women have been consigned to a life not suited to all, or even most women in the modern era, an era reeling under the environmental devastation of overpopulation. Women are not obliged to have children, despite great pressures. Motherhood is not a prerequisite for being a 'real' woman.
The glorification of motherhood is everywhere in the media. 'The Last Taboo' breaks ground in questioning the motherhood 'requirement' and its glorification, while testifying to the harm motherhood regularly does to (1) women (their relationships, finances, careers, self-identity, physical energy), (2) unwanted children (half of all pregnancies are unplanned), and (3) the human species and environment (whose very existences are threatened by excessive reproduction.) For too long, women have been consigned to a life not suited to all, or even most women in the modern era, an era reeling under the environmental devastation of overpopulation. Women are not obliged to have children, despite great pressures. Motherhood is not a prerequisite for being a 'real' woman.
