This highly original book argues for increased recognition of
pregnancy, birthing and childrearing as social activities demanding
simultaneously physical, intellectual, emotional and moral work
from those who undertake them. Amy Mullin considers both parenting
and paid childcare, and examines the impact of disability on this
work. The first chapters contest misconceptions about pregnancy and
birth such as the idea that pregnancy is only valued for its end
result, and not also for the process. Following chapters focus on
childcare provided in different circumstances and on the needs of
both providers and receivers of care. The book challenges the
assumption that isolated self-sacrifice should be the norm in
either pregnancy or childcare. Instead reproductive labor requires
greater social support. Written from the perspective of a feminist
philosopher, the book draws on the work of, and seeks to increase
dialogue between, philosophers and childcare professionals,
disability theorists, nurses and sociologists.
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