Carroll, Laura

The Baby Matrix: Why Freeing Our Minds From Outmoded Thinking About Parenthood & Reproduction Will Create a Better World

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ISBN 13:: 9780615642994
author:: Carroll, Laura
format:: Paperback
publisher:: LiveTrue Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 186
Dimensions:: 22.6 x 14.8 x 1.4 cm
Genre:: Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Sociology
Condition:: New
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The Baby Matrix: Why Freeing Our Minds from Outmoded Thinking about Parenthood & Reproduction Will Create a Better World In a thought-provoking exploration of parenthood and reproduction, Laura Carroll challenges the conventional wisdom that our desire to have children is solely driven by biological instincts. Instead, she argues that powerful social and cultural influences shape our attitudes towards parenthood, and that becoming aware of these influences is crucial for making informed decisions about family planning. Carroll delves into the historical origins of our beliefs about parenthood and reproduction, revealing why many of these assumptions no longer serve society or were never true in the first place. She also examines the impact of "pronatalism" on our culture and explains why it is no longer tenable. This book is not about convincing people not to have children, but rather about shedding light on the complex factors that drive our desires and choices. By understanding the social and cultural forces that shape our attitudes towards parenthood, we can create a better world for ourselves and future generations.

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