Failing Moms
Social Condemnation and Criminalization of Mothers
Book • 2023
In "Failing Moms," Caitlin Killian examines the social condemnation and criminalization of mothers, particularly focusing on how societal judgments and legal systems disproportionately affect marginalized mothers.
The book explores the various ways mothers are judged and punished for their parenting choices, highlighting the systemic inequalities that contribute to this phenomenon.
Killian's work sheds light on the complex interplay between personal responsibility, social expectations, and legal frameworks, offering a critical analysis of the challenges faced by mothers in navigating societal pressures and legal systems.
The book provides a nuanced understanding of the social and legal forces that shape the experiences of mothers, particularly those from marginalized communities.
It challenges readers to reconsider the assumptions and judgments surrounding motherhood and calls for a more just and equitable system.
The book explores the various ways mothers are judged and punished for their parenting choices, highlighting the systemic inequalities that contribute to this phenomenon.
Killian's work sheds light on the complex interplay between personal responsibility, social expectations, and legal frameworks, offering a critical analysis of the challenges faced by mothers in navigating societal pressures and legal systems.
The book provides a nuanced understanding of the social and legal forces that shape the experiences of mothers, particularly those from marginalized communities.
It challenges readers to reconsider the assumptions and judgments surrounding motherhood and calls for a more just and equitable system.
