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Sharon Hays

Sharon Hays

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Sharon Hays is a sociologist noted for her work 'The Cultural Contradictions of Motherhood,' which explores the increasing demands placed on mothers and the societal expectations surrounding child-rearing practices over the years.

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Sharon Hays coined the term 'intensive motherhood' to describe a cultural shift in parenting expectations.

Why moms are paying to get away from their families
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-08-02
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Hays wrote The Cultural Contradictions of Motherhood on the intensification of child rearing.

The rise of Fafo parenting: is this the end of gentle child rearing? | Parents and parenting
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-29
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