Maternal Regret: Resistances, Renunciations, and Reflections

280 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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Unveiling the Complexities of Maternal Regret: A Feminist ExplorationMaternal Regret: Resistances, Renunciations, and Reflections delves into the often-unspoken realities of motherhood, challenging normative expectations and patriarchal mandates. This collection explores maternal regret through diverse lenses, including personal narratives, literary analysis, and social commentary, offering a comprehensive understanding of this complex emotion.Edited by Andrea O'Reilly, this book examines maternal regret as conveyed in remorse, resentment, and disappointment, while also exploring themes of estrangement, abandonment, and the potential for maternal empowerment. Through essays and reflections, this collection serves to debunk the taboo of maternal regret and signals a groundswell of maternal reckoning. For academics, feminists, and mothers seeking a deeper understanding of their experiences, this collection provides insightful perspectives and challenges conventional notions of motherhood.