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Barcode30053003828582
Home LocationParis-Bourbon
Call No306.8743 DICK
Title One bad mother : in praise of psycho housewives, stage parents, momfluencers, and other women we love to hate / Ej Dickson.
Author Dickson, Ej, author.
CollectionNEW: Adult 300-399
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StatusHome LocationBarcodeCall NoCreated OnIssue NameCirc Status
 Paris-Bourbon30053003828582306.8743 DICK2/18/2026 Available

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Personal Name Dickson, Ej, author.
Title Statement One bad mother : in praise of psycho housewives, stage parents, momfluencers, and other women we love to hate / Ej Dickson.
Edition Statement First Simon Element hardcover edition.
Production, Publication, Distribution, Manufacture, and Copyright Notice New York : Simon Element, 2026.
Physical Description 333 pages ; 22 cm.
Content Type text rdacontent.
Media Type unmediated rdamedia.
Carrier Type volume rdacarrier.
Bibliography, Etc. Note Includes bibliographical references.
Summary, Etc. "We all have an idea what it means to be a good mom: little screen time, kids hitting their milestones, endless patience and understanding, and self-sacrifice on behalf of one's children. But what does it mean to be a "bad mom" in modern society? Women as wide-ranging as Meghan Markle, Hannah Neelman (of Ballerina Farm), and anyone giving birth over forty, have been labeled "bad moms." In a world where the rules are constantly changing, it feels like women simply cannot win. With this in mind, in her first book, Ej Dickson takes a sharp, provocative look at one of society's most polarizing labels: the "bad mom." What makes a mother "bad," and why? Through the lens of pop culture and American history, Ej Dickson explores how this trope has evolved--from Victorian "angels in the house" to the infamous Mommie Dearest, from Instagram influencers like EmRata and Mormon momfluencers to fictional icons like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Each chapter dives into a different archetype of so-called bad motherhood--like the Stage Mom, the Tiger Mom, the MILF, the MLM hun--challenging us to rethink our assumptions about femininity, parenting, and societal expectations. Drawing on insightful analysis and interviews, Dickson unpacks why our culture is obsessed with vilifying moms and how issues of race and class shape these narratives. Are bad moms truly "bad," or do they simply defy norms we don't fully understand--or fear?" -- Publisher.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Motherhood Social aspects.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Motherhood Public opinion.

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