Does Motherhood Unify Anymore? Politicized Motherhood and the Implications for Collective Action and Community Engagement

• In Event: Family and Motherhood in Politics

Brief Overview

We examine how the politicization of motherhood by partisan groups affects its role as a mobilizing force in local education politics. Specifically, we explore whether politicized motherhood strengthens or weakens engagement in nonpartisan causes.

Authors

• Maranda Joyce, Rice University

• Sierra Ashley Malvitz, Rice University

• Tabitha Koch, Rice University