Although his sentiments can be deemed conservative rhetoric, the notion that women who reject motherhood are deficient is pervasive and deeply entrenched, even in modern and liberal societies. Motherhood is often romanticised as an experience that is bound to bring joy, fulfilment and purpose to a woman’s life. Decades of social programming have instilled misconceptions that propagate stigma towards women who choose not to procreate. Child-free women are often considered selfish, hedonistic and misguided beings, who’ll eventually find themselves alone, feeling sad, regretful, empty and unfulfilled. Below are five misconceptions that child-free women have to grapple with.

Source: The Star October 16, 2020 02:03 UTC