Ideologies and Technologies of Motherhood
Helena Ragone
2000
Helena Ragone's "Ideologies and Technologies of Motherhood" critically examines how societal beliefs and reproductive technologies shape contemporary motherhood, particularly for minority women and those with social disabilities. The book analyzes the intersection of social conditions, maternal behavior, and the increasing influence of assisted reproductive technologies. Ragone highlights how these factors create unique challenges and experiences for diverse groups of mothers, often reinforcing existing inequalities.