When A Mother’s Love is Absent, Childlessness May Ensue
By Hazel Katherine Larkin In February, our thoughts often turn to love – romantic love particularly. But there’s another kind of love that – if unrequited – wounds more than any other: A mother’s love. ‘If my mother doesn’t love me, then nobody ever will. How...
2021 Abridged Conference Brochure (click here to see more)
Please note that this is an abridged document that will be shared publicly. HOW CAN I HELP? So glad you asked! A short explanation of each will be offered at the all-member mtg. on Sat. Join us on FB and Twitter(@iamafeministmom) and share news about all the...
Amrah Salomón J., In Her Own Words
I just wrapped up an intense academic year balancing a difficult pregnancy, dissertation completion (PhD in Ethnic Studies at University of California San Diego), being on the job market, and working as an adjunct with no maternity leave nor benefits. I worked on my...
Welcome back!
Our new home It has been a while since I wrote a blog post for aKIDemic Life – as for many of you, I’ve found COVID has put lots of things on pause. Now, thanks to a great partnership with IAMAS (International Association of Maternal Action and Scholarship),...
Using Instagram to Help the Next Generation of Doctors and Scientists
This month’s post is from Jerusha Mather, one of the inaugural Australian Academy of Science STEM Women Changemakers – a group of women ranging from start-up founders to organisational advocates, who are using their knowledge, experience and networks to share...IAMAS Town Hall: Motherf#@%ing Covid: Work, Kids and You
Motherhood is feeling pretty hard right now. Four seriously AMAZING women are here to help. Think of them as the Mama Avengers flying in to help us fight for sustainable motherhood. This interactive Q&A will focus on:• naming (and getting!) the support we need at...IAMAS Public Statement Regarding Covid-19 and Mothers
IAMAS Public Letter Regarding COVID-19 Crisis May 1 is International Workers Day. This year, Mother’s Day, an event that started as mothers’ protest against war, falls on May 10. That these two events are so close is fitting, particularly with millions of mothers...
Dilemma: Being a Role Model While Maintaining Privacy
“You can’t be what you can’t see” — Marian Wright Edelman I talk to many academics about the importance of great role models. Seeing someone go before you and successfully juggle work and family life can be really inspiring, providing a source of advice and...