Hello,
My name is Margaret Patterson and welcome to my
blog!
Have you ever acknowledged the various forms of the
mothering experience had by American mothers? How about the role of media and
society on the expectations of mothers? Have you ever questioned how motherhood
has changed from generation to generation in America?
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| Photo Credit: Nathan Gibbs/
http://womensenews.org/story/parenting/ 120621/were-not-sick-or-break-were-having-baby |
Over the next several posts I will be identifying
key perspectives, ideas, and observations regarding motherhood in America. My
posts will discuss the roles of history, society, sexuality, race,
socio-economic status, and media on the perspectives and experiences of mothers
in America.
Currently enrolled in a college course entitled (click here) “American Motherhood”, I have grown increasingly aware of the various hardships
experienced by different types of American mothers. Through
this course I have made several discoveries. Such personal findings include a
new found sense of awareness to the various issues and expectations which plague
a variety of American mothers, each in a unique way. This realization allows me to be more mindful of society created generalizations and stereotypes
and help me to be more aware of the expectations I place on mothers. With the course drawing to an end, I find myself interested in doing
further research regarding the actual mothering experience of various forms of
American mothers.
Through this blog I hope to expose and discuss several of these issues and their ramifications on both women and families. In addition, I hope to provide readers with links to other blogs and suggestions for further reading and research.
Through this blog I hope to expose and discuss several of these issues and their ramifications on both women and families. In addition, I hope to provide readers with links to other blogs and suggestions for further reading and research.
Happy Blogging!
Best,
Margaret Patterson
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