In what ways can motherhood be more fully integrated into feminist discussions without reinforcing traditional gender roles?
Let’s delve into the complex relationship between feminist thought and the experience of motherhood, past and present, and reveal how care work and motherhood are often left out of the conversation. This article challenges both the romanticization and denial of motherhood, calling instead for a feminism that values care, supports mothers, and confronts systemic inequalities. Through an intersectional lens, it asks us to rethink what freedom means when caregiving is at the center. Can a feminist future truly be inclusive if it leaves mothers behind?