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'Final Girl Support Group' and 'Witchcraft for Wayward Girls' center women in horror

NPR's Book of the Day

CHAPTER

Societal Shadows: The Reality of Unwed Mothers in the 1970s

This chapter explores the background of Grady Hendrix's latest novel, focusing on a pregnant teenager's harrowing journey to a maternity home in Florida. It examines the restrictive societal norms and dehumanizing experiences faced by unwed mothers during the 1970s, shedding light on their complicated realities. Through personal anecdotes and thematic discussions, the chapter highlights the true horrors of societal expectations and the emotional turmoil of young women in crisis.

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