Regretting Motherhood: A Study by Orna Donath (English) Paperback Book

Description: Regretting Motherhood by Orna Donath "First published in collaboration with Margret Trebbe-Plath as Regretting Motherhood: Wenn Mtter bereuen by Albrecht Knaus Verlag, 2016."--Title page verso. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In a provocative exploration of a fundamental taboo, Orna Donath looks at the correlation between the social dictates of motherhood and the rarely expressed feelings of regret voiced by mothers who wish they had not had children.A provocative and deeply important study of womens lives, womens choices-and an unspoken taboo-that questions the societal pressures forcing women into motherhoodWomen who opt not to be mothers are frequently warned that they will regret their decision later in life, yet we rarely talk about the possibility that the opposite might also be true-that women who have children might regret it. Drawing on years of research interviewing women from a variety of socioeconomic, educational, and professional backgrounds, sociologist Orna Donath treats regret as a feminist issue- as regret marks the road not taken, we need to consider whether alternative paths for women currently are blocked off. She asks that we pay attention to what is forbidden by rules governing motherhood, time, and emotion, including the cultural assumption that motherhood is a "natural" role for women-for the sake of all women, not just those who regret becoming mothers.If we are disturbed by the idea that a woman might regret becoming a mother, Donath says, our response should not be to silence and shame these women; rather, we need to ask honest and difficult questions about how society pushes women into motherhood and why those who reconsider it are still seen as a danger to the status quo. Groundbreaking, thoughtful, and provocative, this is an especially needed book in our current political climate, as womens reproductive rights continue to be at the forefront of national debates. Author Biography ORNA DONATH is a sociologist and anthropologist whose work focuses on reproduction, motherhood, and non-motherhood; she currentlylectures at several universities in Israel. Her previous book, Making a Choice- Being Childfree in Israel, was published in 2011. Donath has also served as chair of the Hasharon Rape Crisis Center in Raanana, where she continues to volunteer. Review "Donath breaks open what she describes as an unspoken taboo, bringing the notion that women regret becoming mothers into the public discourse with her latest research.… The most valuable elements of the book are the different perspectives provided by the interviews, which reflect a striking amount of self-awareness (and, often, suffering) from women who have otherwise largely kept silent." —Publishers Weekly "Forthrightly feminist ... Donaths study fills a gap in discussions of womens lives and choices. While it will undoubtedly be a hard pill for many to swallow, it is also a necessary one."—Foreword Reviews "Donath carves out a much-needed space for these women to share, in their own words, stories about how they got to where they are, and how they manage now. Mixed in with these interviews is analysis by Donath, who expertly examines and questions the structures of a capitalistic, patriarchal society that not only contributes to women finding themselves in this position, but also prevents them from speaking about it. Many have never heard sentiments like the ones shared by Donaths interviewees—and that needs to change." —BUST Magazine Review Quote "Donath breaks open what she describes as an unspoken taboo, bringing the notion that women regret becoming mothers into the public discourse with her latest research.... The most valuable elements of the book are the different perspectives provided by the interviews, which reflect a striking amount of self-awareness (and, often, suffering) from women who have otherwise largely kept silent." --Publishers Weekly Details ISBN1623171377 Author Orna Donath Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S. Year 2017 ISBN-10 1623171377 ISBN-13 9781623171377 Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S. Country of Publication United States Subtitle A Study Pages 272 Place of Publication Berkeley, CA Media Book DEWEY 306.8743 Short Title Regretting Motherhood Language English UK Release Date 2017-07-11 Format Paperback Publication Date 2017-07-11 AU Release Date 2017-07-11 NZ Release Date 2017-07-11 US Release Date 2017-07-11 Illustrations 0; 0 Narrator Matthew Beard Birth 1927 Affiliation Lecturer, University of Fort Hare Position Professor Qualifications J.D. Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145097950;

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