Down from the Pedestal: Moving Beyond Idealized Images of Womanhood

A study of the conflicting messages & expectations that fill women s lives, such as the Faithful Wife, Good Daughter, & Wise Old Women. Explains how women who hide behind the safety & predictability of idealized roles find their individuality obscured by the images that dictate what they should want & how they should live their lives, define their relationships, & raise their children. Offers women a way to descend from the pedestal of idealized images & enjoy the freedom of seeking a personal & authentic existence. Offers advice & inspiration for every woman who wishes to voice the unique values & meaning of her womanhood.