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Parent trap: why the cult of the perfect mother has to end

Sarah Best

24th May 2021

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This article discusses the idea of the 'perfect mother'.

The article has been written by a journalist and writer who wanted to explore how mothers have been seen throughout history, in the media and from a feminist perspective.

The article could be used for the Theory in Methods unit (feminism), and Families and Households (children).

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Sarah Best

Sarah is a passionate full-time Head of Sociology and Psychology and has worked in a variety in schools in the UK, and she is currently working in a British international school. She is keen to develop and boost the profile of both subjects.

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