Reported look at the returning maternity-unit series and how it approaches childbirth stories, diversity and social-media-era sharing.
Reality TV show returns to focus on childbirth, diversity and the sharing of stories in a social media age When One Born Every Minute first aired in 2010, viewers loved its fly-on-the-wall take on life in a maternity unit, from midwives idly chatting about unusual pregnancy cravings to parents squabbling over whether to call their child Zeus. Almost two decades later, as the show is rebooted for a generation who spend their lives on social media, much has changed. Parents now share far more abo…
Examines how “mumsy” is used to dismiss mothers as drab or outdated, and argues for more respectful language.
It means to be drab, homely or old-fashioned – ‘motherly’, essentially. Why can’t we have some respect for mothers, instead of deriding them? A recent newspaper headline – “Sorry Radley! These dated handbag brands will make you look mumsy – here’s where stylish A-listers and Royals are shopping instead” – reminded me of a word I despise: “mumsy”. My list of words that make me want to throw things is varied and long, but “mumsy” is near the top. The quality of being mumsy means to be drab, homel…
Uses LaMelo Ball’s boast about skipping diaper changes to challenge unequal parenting and invisible care work.
The basketball star seems proud to leave the job to his partner. That’s so last century Nobody can accuse the basketball star LaMelo Ball of being bad at his job. That said, the Minnesota Timberwolves point guard doesn’t seem to be a huge fan of dribbling . Ball has a nine-month-old son, LaOne, with his partner Ana Montana (real name: Analicia Chaves) and is apparently uninterested in dealing with all the body fluids that come with a baby. Arwa Mahdawi is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...