"Unruly" Women and the Rise of Bad Mothers in Media (+The White Lotus 304/LIB Reunion) - Telling the Bees | Lyssna här

In this episode of Telling the Bees, I delve into the complex themes surrounding motherhood, particularly focusing on the portrayal of 'bad moms' in both fiction and nonfiction. I discuss the societal expectations placed on women, the controversies surrounding Meghan Markle/Sussex, and the “My Friends Abandoned Me When They Had Kids” discourse. I then analyze cultural depictions of motherhood compared with the representation of women in media before ending with Love is Blind and White Lotus.

Note: I realized I misspoke during this, and Meghan and Harry's Spotify deal was worth $20m, not $100m. Apologies!

Chapters:

00:00 | Intro

05:19 | The Impact of Fame and Media on Meghan Markle

10:37 | Cultural Commentary on Women in Media

21:34 | My Friends Abandoned Me When I Had Kids Article

26:48 | The Bad Mother Phenomenon in Media

32:10 | Love is Blind

36:38 | White Lotus: Aging and Societal Pressures

Articles:

As Ever: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/style/meghan-markle-as-ever-brand-name-controversy.html

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