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Author: Liz Maria Matisovits

Book recommendation: "The End of Marriage" by Emilia Roig

A revolutionary analysis of patriarchal power structures Emilia Roig's non-fiction book, The End of Marriage, takes us on a fascinating journey through the power structures of patriarchy as manifested in the institution of marriage. With remarkable candour and sound arguments, Roig critiques the patriarchal power embedded in marriage and shows how women are systematically exploited and oppressed. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on one main topic. First, Roig highlights the influence of patriarchal and cultural patterns on our choice of partners and our understanding of love. She describes the effects of inequality in relationships and...

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Love in Patriarchy: How notions of romantic love in relationships perpetuate gender inequality

As the legal equality of women and men increases, oppression penetrates more and more into the emotional level of relationships. Patriarchy skilfully uses narratives and ideologies about romantic love to maintain its power structures. This article explores how patriarchy shapes notions of romantic love and how this affects the classic heterosexual relationship. Shaping notions of romantic love From an early age, girls learn that their worth depends on male attention and romantic feelings, while boys are encouraged to seek freedom and adventure. This continues into adulthood and is reinforced by traditional fairy tales,...

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Motherhood as a feminist - an opportunity or an obstacle?

As a modern feminist, one often wonders whether motherhood is compatible with a feminist approach and whether it is possible to see motherhood as something positive. In many feminist debates, motherhood is seen as a disruptive factor that prevents women from pursuing their own goals and ambitions. But is this the only perspective? Can motherhood really be enjoyed as a feminist woman? In this article I would like to engage in a discourse on motherhood based on a positive and feminist image of motherhood. Introduction: Motherhood and Feminism in Tension A common aspect of the discussion on motherhood in feminism is the...

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Mother bashing: a patriarchal trap we must escape from

As a feminist mother, I often feel burdened by a phenomenon that weakens us women on so many levels: mother-bashing. It has become a sad part of our society that mothers are criticised, judged and belittled. But why are we doing this to ourselves, and why is this another tool of the patriarchy to keep us in its clutches? We live in a world that constantly places unrealistic expectations on us. As mothers, we are expected to be perfect housewives, have a career, raise our children in the best possible way and always look good. No wonder we find ourselves in a constant state of pressure and comparison...

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Setting boundaries and being mindful: The self-care challenge for working mothers

As working mothers in a world of constant activity and high expectations, we face a huge challenge: How can we set our own boundaries while being mindful of ourselves? How can we break through the maelstrom of constant giving and functioning and put our wellbeing and needs first? In this blog post, I would like to talk about the importance of self-care from my perspective as a working mother and give some practical examples of how we can implement it in our everyday lives. Myth of Selflessness and Mental Load In our society, mothers are often...

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