The tyranny of expectations of post-natal delight
Gendered Happiness
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3634704 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Susan Hogan (0000-0002-2251-8586, University of Derby, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 45-55 |
| Publication date | 2017-01-02 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Gender Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0958-9236 • E-ISSN: 1465-3869 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09589236.2016.1223617 |
| OpenAlex | W2527641817 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 18 |
This article explores the contested nature of childbirth practices with a historical perspective. The article discusses the modern medical/interventionist model of birth now predominant in the UK and examines the consequences of prevailing norms for women. It includes some reflections on the regulation of pregnancy and the transition to motherhood and notes some counter-cultural movements such as ‘free-birthing’
Childbirth · Happiness · Political science · Pregnancy · Sociology · Gender Studies · Historical Gender and Feminism Studies · Historical Psychiatry and Medical Practices · Historical Studies on Reproduction, Gender, Health, and Societal Changes · Law
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| Citations per year | 0.22 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2017 - 2020 (4) |
| Highly cited | No |