The big lie : motherhood, feminism, and the reality of the biological clock /
Selvaratnam, Tanya.
Set aside the "mommy wars." This work is for the women who have been left out of the discussion until now. Selvaratnam shares her personal story and surveys the landscape for the women of her generation who delayed motherhood only to find that they couldn't have a child when they were ready. She discusses how her generation, seeking to be different from their mothers, "reap the benefits of feminism," and control their own bodies, learned that they can only do so to a degree. Fertility is still finite despite many medical advances. The book critiques feminist ideals and encourages young women to learn from the author's perceived mistakes.
Set aside the "mommy wars." This work is for the women who have been left out of the discussion until now. Selvaratnam shares her personal story and surveys the landscape for the women of her generation who delayed motherhood only to find that they couldn't have a child when they were ready. She discusses how her generation, seeking to be different from their mothers, "reap the benefits of feminism," and control their own bodies, learned that they can only do so to a degree. Fertility is still finite despite many medical advances. The book critiques feminist ideals and encourages young women to learn from the author's perceived mistakes.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-348) and index.
Miscarriage
Motherhood
Generative organs, Female
Feminism.