Bibliograph

The big lie, motherhood, feminism, and the reality of the biological clock, Tanya Selvaratnam

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The big lie, motherhood, feminism, and the reality of the biological clock, Tanya Selvaratnam

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-348) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The big lie

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

840464251

Responsibility statement

Tanya Selvaratnam

Sub title

motherhood, feminism, and the reality of the biological clock

Summary

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

Target audience

adult

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