Why the 'perfect mother' ideal sets us up for failure
Motherhood is steeped in perfectionistic expectations and judgements, which can have enduring effects on a mother’s changing sense of self. Melissa Hogenboom, author of The Motherhood Complex, argues that in order to improve equality, we need to rethink these unrealistic ideals.
Producer: Griesham Taan
Animator: Muriel Rebora