Motherhood

Katie Roiphe’s piece “In Defense of Single Motherhood” uses personal anecdotes and excerpts from research findings to support her view that single motherhood in and of itself is not a cause of strain in families. As a single mother herself, Roiphe offers a valuable perspective to the politically-charged controversy of single motherhood. Roiphe starts off her article by criticizing the liberal and conservative views of single motherhood, characterizing both as having an antiquated idea of what…

well-known and critically-acclaimed works. Toni Morrison’s first novel The Bluest Eye makes a scathing attack on the imposition of white standards of beauty on black women and the creation of cultural perversion and also presents the concept of motherhood has been distorted by racial ideology. The purpose…

her experiences as a wife and mother, and her experience with the tumultuous Chinese social issues have all attributed to her artwork. The changes that being a wife and mother made both emotionally and physically are difficult to distinguish, “Motherhood makes you strong, and also very, very sensitive. You have to become stronger and also…

Sylvia Plath’s “Morning Song” explores a mother’s complex emotions towards her newborn child after giving birth for the first time. Although motherhood is often regarded as a joyous event that gives a woman’s life purpose and meaning, “Morning Song” instead depicts motherhood as a complicated event fraught with uncertainty and fear, but also with love and affection. Rather than expressing overwhelming love and happiness, the mother in the poem feels distant from her child and gradually learns to…

Both mothers in Amy Tan’s story Trading Motherhood for Dollars and Crisanta Sampang’s article Two Kinds share a fairly similar purpose in life that most parents can agree on. It is the responsibility of a parent to welcome their child into a safe environment, along with having an open-mind to your child’s forthcoming actions and beliefs. Crisanta Sampang became a maid in Singapore deliberately to achieve a grander life for her three daughters; Maricel, Maricar and Catherine. Unknowingly, she…

Gwen Hardwood’s poem “In the Park” exposes the darker side of motherhood and the role of women. It highlights the idea of changing identity through challenging concepts, beliefs and values generally held amongst mothers in today’s society. The theme of motherhood and change provide an insight into the life of a mother which demonstrate the burdens of her children. Similarly the poem, “Suburban Sonnet” emphasises the personal restrictions that associate motherly responsibilities along with the…

“Motherhood: Who Needs It” written By Betty Rollin calls into question the true intentions behind the recent Motherhood issues. Rollin questions Motherhood by stating “A rude question: Who needs it? The answer use to be (1) society and (2) women. But now, with the impending horrors of overpopulation, society desperately doesn't need it. And women don't need it either.” It's apparent that Rollin has an issue concerning the sudden over population of children in the world. Rollin questions why…

Society and culture often pressure women to fit a certain image or fill a specific role leading to many issues concerning women. In "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin, Chopin tends to express the idea of motherhood as an important aspect throughout the novel. "The Awakening" serves as a feminist literature that portrays how in the late 19th century, women such as Edna faced several issues: not realizing who they are as a human being, realizing that they have no place in society, and having a…

impressive mother , being someone their child and even witnesses , can look up to. There is different features of life describe motherhood. Traditions and civilization along with society impact the role of motherhood. In the society , if the mother is not mature enough to raise the child , a close female relative takes on the role of the mother. Feminists preserve that motherhood as created by patriarchy is extremely oppressive. It is faraway from being a liberatory and inspiring experience for…

I come from a single parent household as I am being raised by just my mother. As related to me by my mother, she and my biological father had ongoing relationship that resulted in my birth. The challenge of motherhood when I was much younger was not very easy for my mother. And as I grow up to be a young lady, I see evidence that her health is not as great as she would like to and she does not blame for it. There is nothing my mother will not do to make sure I am comfortable and well cared…