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Childfree By Choice

The Movement Redefining Family and Creating a New Age of Independence

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Childfree By Choice

By: Amy Blackstone
Narrated by: Gabra Zackman, MacLeod Andrews
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 From Dr. Amy Blackstone, childfree woman, co-creator of the blog we're {not} having a baby, and nationally recognized expert on the childfree choice, comes a definitive investigation into the history and current growing movement of adults choosing to forgo parenthood: what it means for our society, economy, environment, perceived gender roles, and legacies, and how understanding and supporting all types of families can lead to positive outcomes for parents, non-parents, and children alike.

As a childfree woman, Dr. Amy Blackstone is no stranger to a wide range of negative responses when she informs people she doesn't have--nor does she want--kids: confused looks, patronizing quips, thinly veiled pity, even outright scorn and condemnation. But she is not alone in opting out when it comes to children. More people than ever are choosing to forgo parenthood, and openly discussing a choice that's still often perceived as taboo. Yet this choice, and its effects personally and culturally, are still often misunderstood.

Amy Blackstone, a professor of sociology, has been studying the childfree choice since 2008, a choice she and her husband had already confidently and happily made. Using her own and others' research as well as her personal experience, Blackstone delves into the childfree movement from its conception to today, exploring gender, race, sexual orientation, politics, environmentalism, and feminism, as she strips away the misconceptions surrounding non-parents and reveals the still radical notion that support of the childfree can lead to better lives and societies for all. Gender Studies Parenting & Families Relationships Social Sciences Sociology Marriage
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The book offered an interesting and in-depth look into the differences and similarities between childfree people and parents. It shows the perspective of childfree people, whilst also acknowledging and including the perspective of parents. I highly recommend this book to gain insight into the choice to not to have kids and how those people are treated by society.

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I really enjoyed this book. It's well balanced with interesting data and kind to all regardless of their personal choices. A book that finally accounts for different definitions of family and empowers people to make their own choices. There is more US data presented than from other countries, yet still considering a variety of cultures. Also very interesting to hear more from male's perspective at the end.highly recommend this read!

Excellent comprehensive and objective !

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It is the right amount of science, history and understanding of culture that is needed in a book like this.
Anyone can read it child-free, childless or with children.

Thrilling

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