Marlen Hobracks positiv-feministischer Blick aufs Muttersein
Summary
In this Deutschlandfunk Kultur interview, author Marleen Hobrack discusses her new book, "Stolz und Zweifel," which defends motherhood against its negative cultural framing. She argues that German society and mainstream feminism often pathologize maternal experiences, overlooking the pride and value of caregiving. Hobrack critiques the neoliberal feminist ideal that prioritizes career over family, suggesting it creates new pressures for mothers. She advocates for a structural revaluation of care work, including pension reforms, and calls for a balanced perspective that acknowledges both the…
Topics discussed
Introduction: The trend of childlessness and Marleen Hobrack's book
Personal pride in motherhood despite daily challenges
Why the provocative title 'Pride' was chosen
The need for public recognition of maternal labor
Critique of feminism for creating stressed, dissatisfied mothers
Feminism's blind spots: Class, race, and child-free dominance
The conflict between career focus and family values
Proposals for a more inclusive and class-critical feminism
Structural critique: The paradox of undervalued care work
Balancing pride with the acceptance of ambivalence
Political motherhood and the need for societal care
Reflection on the birth experience and calling for one's own mother
Inheriting and passing on the gift of care from mother to daughter
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