Laughing at the Good Mum: Representing and Challenging Dominant Motherhood Discourses Through Humour on Instagram
Feminism & Psychology: An International Journal
Published online on January 13, 2026
Abstract
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The intensive motherhood discourse establishes norms around what is socially considered a ‘good mum’. Social media platforms like Instagram contribute to the widespread reach and reproduction of these norms, although pockets of resistance have been found. ...
The intensive motherhood discourse establishes norms around what is socially considered a ‘good mum’. Social media platforms like Instagram contribute to the widespread reach and reproduction of these norms, although pockets of resistance have been found. ...