Feminists are torn between approaching motherhood as a socially constructed phenomenon a psychological structure or as an assertion of womens natural power. Critically assess feminist perspectives on motherhood.

Feminism became an organised movement in the 19th century; first coined by Charles Feuriet in 1837 the faction has come a long way since. Through challenging ideologies and patriarchy, feminists have conquered many female injustices. The right to vote, initiate divorce, obtain contraception, study at university and abort unwanted pregnancies are just some of the civil rights feminism has stimulated (http://en.wikipedia.org). However despite the changes in the working and family lives of millions of woman, despite the talk of an age of post feminism, attitudes towards mothers are stuck in the dark ages (Forna 1998:3)….(short extrac