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Title: Does Our Constant Romanticization of Motherhood Set Unrealistic Standards for Women?
Authors: Aadya Sinha
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MLA 8 Sinha, Aadya. "Does Our Constant Romanticization of Motherhood Set Unrealistic Standards for Women?" Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 9, no. 11, Nov. 2024, pp. 5273-5279, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i11.020. Accessed Nov. 2024. APA 6 Sinha, A. (2024, November). Does Our Constant Romanticization of Motherhood Set Unrealistic Standards for Women? Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 9(11), 5273-5279. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i11.020 Chicago Sinha, Aadya. "Does Our Constant Romanticization of Motherhood Set Unrealistic Standards for Women?" Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 9, no. 11 (November 2024), 5273-5279. Accessed November, 2024. https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i11.020.
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ABSTRACT: This research paper investigates the societal romanticisation of motherhood and its potential to impose unrealistic expectations on women, focusing on the psychological and social ramifications. Through a comprehensive review of literature and empirical studies, the paper identifies how idealised portrayals of motherhood, often propagated by media and cultural narratives, contribute to feelings of inadequacy among mothers. It examines the dichotomy between the glorified image of motherhood and the lived experiences of women, revealing a gap that exacerbates issues such as anxiety, guilt, and diminished self-worth. Additionally, the paper analyses the role of social media in amplifying these romanticised ideals, creating a pervasive culture of comparison that affects women's mental health. By synthesizing diverse viewpoints and existing research, this study seeks to highlight the urgent need for a more nuanced discourse around motherhood that recognizes its challenges and complexities, ultimately advocating for supportive frameworks that empower women rather than constrain them.

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