

What are Children For? A talk with Anastasia Berg and Rachel Wiseman about their new book
Jun 5, 2024
Authors Anastasia Berg and Rachel Wiseman discuss their new book 'What are Children For?' exploring topics like declining birth rates in the US, delay of parenthood by middle-class women, ambivalent mother narratives, and eco-apocalypse fiction. They delve into societal pressures, relationship dynamics, and ethical dilemmas surrounding parenthood amidst climate crisis. The conversation also touches on changing family dynamics in TV shows and societal perceptions of motherhood.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Challenging Narratives on Parenthood Potential
03:05 • 29min
Navigating Relationships and Parenthood
32:03 • 10min
Exploring Motherhood Ambivalence and Eco Nihilism in Literature
42:30 • 11min
Navigating the Ethics of Parenthood in a Climate Crisis
53:00 • 16min
Changing Portrayals of Family Dynamics in TV Shows and Society
01:08:39 • 10min
Exploring the Influence of Mad Men and Girls on Television Shows and Characters
01:18:19 • 2min
Exploring Ambivalence and the Portrayal of Parenting
01:20:13 • 3min