New Books Network Amanda Parrish Morgan, "Stroller" (Bloomsbury, 2022)
Nov 30, 2025
Amanda Parrish Morgan, author and academic, shares insights from her book *Stroller*, which delves into the cultural significance of strollers in contemporary motherhood. She discusses how strollers serve as status symbols and reflect parenting philosophies. The conversation touches on the tension between independence and attachment, the impact of social media on parenting styles, and the differences between American and European parenting supports. Amanda challenges stereotypes, exploring how strollers foster creativity and autonomy while highlighting the societal pressures on mothers.
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Stroller As Cultural Nexus
- The stroller is a cultural nexus linking mobility, identity, and parenting philosophy.
- Amanda Parrish Morgan uses the stroller as a lens to examine gender, status, and belonging.
Keeping Close While Pushing Out
- A stroller both keeps a child close and pushes them into the world ahead.
- This tension becomes a metaphor for parenting choices about independence and proximity.
Baby Gear As Status Signal
- Strollers and baby gear function as visible status signals and group identifiers.
- Morgan links parent-consumption to a search for belonging and identity after becoming a parent.
