In this episode of The Story of Woman, host Anna Stoecklein dives deep into a conversation with writer and scholar, Monica Cardenas (https://monicacardenas.com/), about the parallels between the issues faced by women in the 1960s and the challenges that persist in the present. Reflecting on the enduring mystique, the conversation explores what the original “feminine mystique” was and how, despite societal evolution, the cultural expectations of women to be mothers persists.
Acknowledging the limited perspective of "The Feminine Mystique," the conversation highlights its concentration on the experiences of mainly white, straight, middle-class women, and emphasizes the need for a more inclusive dialogue on women's diverse experiences. Join Anna and Monica as they explore the enduring impact of domestic and maternal expectations, and the evolving concept of the "motherhood mandate."
Some topics we cover include:
- How "The Feminine Mystique" shed light on societal expectations for women in the 1960s
- Ways in which, despite societal progress, expectations around women and motherhood persist today
- The impact these societal exceptions have on reproductive freedoms
- The book's limitations in addressing the experiences of women from diverse backgrounds
- Literature's role in shaping culture
Transcription is available here: https://www.thestoryofwomanpodcast.com/blog/s3-e9-from-1963-to-today-how-the-feminine-mystique-lives-on
Buy The Feminine Mystique: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/9266/9780141192055
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