How's Your Daughtering?: Dr. Allison Alford on Daughtering vs. Mothering; Not Giving Up Too Quickly; Education; and Faith
About this episode
Dr. Allison Alford discusses the dynamics of daughtering versus mothering, education, and the importance of faith in personal relationships.
192. How's Your Daughtering? Dr. Allison Alford on Daughtering vs. Mothering, Not Giving Up Too Quickly, Education, and Faith Associate professor and author of Good Daughtering: The Work You've Always Done, the Credit You've Never Gotten, and How to Finally Feel Like Enough , Dr. Allison Alford talks about her American mother, Pamela , who became a family therapist after her daughters reached adolescence. Pamela taught Allison about the importance of education, leaning on faith for strength, and not being too quick to judge - because people can surprise you when you give them a chance. Allison also reflects on her research into the communication between mothers and daughters, the unspoken expectations society places on women, the ways women are often cast as mothers, and how the language we use to describe our relationships shapes the way we live our lives.
Topics covered
- daughtering
- mothering
- education
- faith
- communication
- societal expectations
- women's roles
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