In a western society that has made some pretty incredible strides in inclusion, why do I feel that overall perceptions of being a mother has stalled out in the 80’s and its female empowerment movement?
I have three children. And the mommy guilt even writing this perspective is filled with judgement and caveats.
About myself.
For centuries gender norms were imperative for keeping the species in the game when so many things were against these little newbies. Humans have evolutionarily adjusted gestation to accommodate these little nuggets and their increasing brain/head size. Humans don’t have little ones that come out wobbling but can at least stand. The parent that the child was immediately reliant on was the one that needed to be with it.
The necessity of each role ensured the survival of the species. I understand. Hear me out.
We see plastered everywhere, these mommy blogs and articles dedicated to this heaven of matching mommy/daughter outfits, craft tips and snack ideas. Hell, there is a MASSIVE YouTube industry that relies solely on videotaping mommies playing games with the toys they received from their backers so they can feature their product.
I just do not get it.
