{"title":"Orna Donath","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrna Donath’s work explores bold and thought-provoking perspectives on parenthood, particularly focusing on the complexities of motherhood and the often unspoken emotions surrounding it. Her writing challenges societal norms and invites readers to reconsider traditional narratives with honesty and empathy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, her books offer insightful analysis and deep reflection, making them essential for those interested in contemporary social issues and family dynamics. Donath’s voice resonates with readers seeking a nuanced understanding of personal and cultural expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"regretting-motherhood-by-orna-donath-9781623171377","title":"Regretting Motherhood","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA provocative and deeply important study of women's lives, women's choices—and an \u003cem\u003eunspoken taboo\u003c\/em\u003e—that questions the societal pressures forcing women into motherhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWomen 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 \u003cem\u003enatural\u003c\/em\u003e role for women—for the sake of all women, not just those who regret becoming mothers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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 women's reproductive rights continue to be at the forefront of national debates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48243850510572,"sku":"9781623171377","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781623171377-regretting-motherhood-1.jpg?v=1787989938"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/orna-donath.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}