Description
"Consuming Motherhood" explores the complex interplay between motherhood and consumption through a multidisciplinary lens. The authors, a diverse group of scholars, examine how societal norms and cultural expectations shape the experiences of mothers and how they navigate consumer choices in their daily lives.
The collection offers rich insights into the ways that motherhood is articulated, experienced, and represented in different cultural contexts. It critically engages with concepts like maternal identity, the marketing of motherhood, and the implications of consumerism on parenting practices. Each contributor brings unique perspectives, drawing from their expertise in anthropology, sociology, and other relevant fields.
By highlighting both individual stories and broader social trends, the book invites readers to reflect on the changing nature of motherhood in contemporary society. It underscores the tensions between personal desires and societal pressures, revealing how consumption plays a pivotal role in defining what it means to be a mother today.
The collection offers rich insights into the ways that motherhood is articulated, experienced, and represented in different cultural contexts. It critically engages with concepts like maternal identity, the marketing of motherhood, and the implications of consumerism on parenting practices. Each contributor brings unique perspectives, drawing from their expertise in anthropology, sociology, and other relevant fields.
By highlighting both individual stories and broader social trends, the book invites readers to reflect on the changing nature of motherhood in contemporary society. It underscores the tensions between personal desires and societal pressures, revealing how consumption plays a pivotal role in defining what it means to be a mother today.
Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
336 pages
Language
English
Published
Aug 6, 2004
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Editions
3 editions
ISBN-10
0813534305
ISBN-13
9780813534305