The relationship between mothers, law, and popular media is complex and multifaceted. Mothers have long been a staple of entertainment content, from the idealized homemakers of 1950s sitcoms to the more nuanced and flawed portrayals of motherhood in contemporary television and film. At the same time, mothers have also been subject to various laws and regulations that shape their roles and responsibilities. In this volume, we explore the intersection of mothers, law, and popular media, examining how entertainment content reflects, shapes, and challenges societal attitudes towards motherhood.
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“Nenek, it’s just a trailer,” Kirana whispered, hiding her phone under a pillow. On screen, a ghostly woman crawled out of a well. The sound was off, but the blue light painted Kirana’s face like a death mask.