Few words are as steeped in beliefs about gender, sexuality, and social desirability as “motherhood”. Drawing on queer, postcolonial, and feminist theory, h

This cross-disciplinary collection considers the intersection of affect and mothering, with the aim of expanding both the experiential and theoretical framework

Theory on mothers, mothering and motherhood has emerged as a distinct body of knowledge within Motherhood Studies and Feminist Theory more generally. This colle

This open access volume offers original essays on how motherhood and mothering are represented in contemporary fiction and life writing across several national

This volume provides a close look at the ways in which LGBTQ2 people form familial bonds. It brings together stories from non-binary families across continents