Interview with Dr. Katie B. Garner, Executive Director of the International Association of Maternal Action and Scholarship (IAMAS) to talk about mothering, motherhood, carework, the field of motherhood studies and the upcoming 2025 conference: (Re-)Producing Motherhood, Motherwork, and Mothering.

Topics:

• Submit abstracts for the 2025 IAMAS Conference HERE
• Apply or nominate an individual or group for the Making Opportunities for Mothers in Academia (MOMA) Award HERE
• The interdisciplinary nature of the field of motherhood studies
• The worth of a mother’s labor
• Carework, AI, technology
• Motherhood and caregiving as part of identity politics
• The rhetoric of choice that surrounds motherhood
• The motherhood wage gap

Resources:

• International Association of Maternal Action and Scholarship (IAMAS) website
• IAMAS on Facebook
• IAMAS on Instagram
• Dr. Katie B. Garner
• The “Nanny” Question in Feminism by Joan C. Tronto
• Creating Supportive Spaces for Pregnant and Parenting College Students: Contemporary Understandings of Title IX Edited By Catherine L. Riley, Katie B. Garner
• The motherhood wage penalty: A meta-analysis

Rebel Mothers will be taking a summer hiatus! Listen in to learn more about what Susie is working on during the break, including a new executive coaching certification program and enjoying more time with her kids.

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Resources Mentioned:

• Gestalt International Study Center
• International Association of Maternal Action and Scholarship
• Susie Fishleder website

Today we explore the complexities of raising boys in a patriarchal society, diving deep into the origins of patriarchy, debunking common myths, and discussing its impact on both men and women.

Topics:

• Introduction to patriarchy
• Definition and historical context of patriarchy
• Evolution of patriarchal beliefs and their societal impact
• Arguments against patriarchy
• How patriarchy hurts men and boys
• Strategies for raising boys in a patriarchy

Resources:

• The Patriarchs: The Origins of Inequality by Angela Saini
• Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity by Julia Serano
• For the Love of Men: From Toxic to a More Mindful Masculinity by Liz Plank

Note: Susie will be taking a summer break after this episode, but stay tuned for updates on her new project and more discussions on Rebel Mothers! To receive email updates, join her newsletter.