Unmasking (New) Maternal Realities: Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postpartum in Global Literature, Cinema, and Media (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9783031736704)

This book aims to shed light on artistic works centered on mothering and reproductive experiences, ones which defy outdated stereotypes, break taboos, overcome trauma, and empower women. The goal of this collection is to contribute to this field of studies and foster our understanding of what motherhood and mothering really look like in our society. Throughout this collaborative volume, the voices of established and emerging scholars merge to broaden the discourse on maternity by examining the complex and constantly evolving maternal experiences that are unique and yet transnational and universal in their essence.