Sacrificing the Shepherd: An analysis of popular constructions of motherhood withinparenting and pregnancy manuals

Sacrificing the Shepherd: An analysis of popular constructions of motherhood withinparenting and pregnancy manuals

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Main Author: Daubenmire, Elizabeth
Language:English
Published: University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK 2016
Subjects:
Communication
Discourse
Critical Rhetoric
Parenting
Attachment Parenting
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1457619718
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ucin14576197182021-08-03T06:34:51Z Sacrificing the Shepherd: An analysis of popular constructions of motherhood withinparenting and pregnancy manuals Daubenmire, Elizabeth Communication Discourse Critical Rhetoric Parenting Attachment Parenting The purpose of this study is to analyze the existence of the discourse of parenting and the contradictions that lie within it. This paper seeks to outline the ways in which parenting and pregnancy manuals construct various ideals of motherhood, which often contradict one another. These constructions exist throughout all forms of media in American culture, and serve to either oppress or liberate women within their roles of motherhood to various degrees. The bulk of this paper relies on a close textual analysis of two popular parenting books, <i>Attachment Parenting</i> and <i>Bringing Up Bebe</i>, which each outline opposite sides of the parenting approach spectrum. Through my comparison of the parent-centered and child-centered approaches displayed in each book, I point out the gaps in both arguments, ultimately proving that the conversation surrounding what a mother ought to be is ever-changing and confusing. 2016-06-07 English text University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1457619718 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1457619718 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic Communication
Discourse
Critical Rhetoric
Parenting
Attachment Parenting
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Discourse
Critical Rhetoric
Parenting
Attachment Parenting
Daubenmire, Elizabeth
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title_short Sacrificing the Shepherd: An analysis of popular constructions of motherhood withinparenting and pregnancy manuals
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