The Maternal Is Political: Women Writers at the Intersection of Motherhood and Social Change [Paperback]

Exploring the vital connection between motherhood and social change,The Maternal Is Politicalfeatures more than 40 powerful, hard-hitting literary essays by women who are striving to make the world a better place for children and families—both their own and other women’s—in this country and globally. From the mom deconstructing playground "power games" with her first-grade child, to the mother who speaks out against misogyny during an awkward road trip with her college-age daughter and friends, to the mother of sons worrying about the threat of a future military draft,The Maternal Is Politicalbrings together the voices of women who are transforming the political and social: one child, one babysitter, one peace march at a time.

Kristin Rowe-Finkbeineris the cofounder and CEO of MomsRising, an organization with over a million members across the nation working to increase economic security, decrease discrimination, and to build a nation where everyone can thrive. She is also a frequent public speaker, radio host, and an award-winning author. She has also been published and featured in numerous outlets, including: Politico,USA Today, CNN, MSNBC, theWashington Post, andHuffPost.