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Childless women who shape history and culture are still judged on not being mothers
The women I return to most—Elizabeth I, her potential heir Arbella Stuart (and rival to James Charles Stuart, later King James I), Virginia Woolf, Katharine Hepburn, Debbie Harry—never had children.
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The article lists several notable women—Elizabeth I, Arbella Stuart, Virginia Woolf, Katharine Hepburn, and Debbie Harry—who never had children. Their reasons vary: some chose not to, some were prevented, and some never had the opportunity. The piece questions whether their careers or positions influenced their lack of motherhood. It also asks why motherhood continues to be a focal point that can eclipse their achievements.
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