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A review by katie_esh
All the Rage: Mothers, Fathers, and the Myth of Equal Partnership by Darcy Lockman
4.0
Spoiler alert: the patriarchy is alive and well.
Full of data and interviews of mothers across the country, this book doesn't give any groundbreaking revelations. In heterosexual households, men are willing to help, but the "mental load" of parenting/housekeeping is carried by women. I appreciated the comparisons between straight and non-straight couples, further showing how societal gender dynamics influence our relationships. 4 Stars because this book lacks any sort of suggestions on steps to take to change our current system.
Full of data and interviews of mothers across the country, this book doesn't give any groundbreaking revelations. In heterosexual households, men are willing to help, but the "mental load" of parenting/housekeeping is carried by women. I appreciated the comparisons between straight and non-straight couples, further showing how societal gender dynamics influence our relationships. 4 Stars because this book lacks any sort of suggestions on steps to take to change our current system.