American culture at large has failed working mothers.
Work, Feminism, Mother
When we combine very real workplace inequalities with these romantic opt-out stories, the idea that "having it all" is a laughable goal becomes enshrined as immutable truth. And when we portray opting out as a simple matter of "choice," we ignore the systematic problems that make combining work and motherhood so difficult.
Work, Inequality, Feminism
Her conclusion: "You just have to follow your own heart" when it comes to medical decision-making.
Children, Parenting
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