The Mamas: What I Learned about Kids, Class, and Race from Moms Not Like Me
Description
In this candid and sharply observed memoir, a new mother navigates the often bewildering world of parenting alongside women whose backgrounds, resources, and perspectives differ dramatically from her own. Through friendships, playdates, school communities, and the everyday negotiations of motherhood, the book examines how race, class, privilege, and identity shape the way families raise children. Both funny and thought-provoking, it challenges assumptions about solidarity among women while exploring the possibilities—and limits—of finding common ground. The result is an insightful look at contemporary motherhood and the social forces that influence children long before they can understand them.
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First Published
2024
Language
eng
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