IN THE MEDIA
Quoted in
How to react when someone makes a racist comment
Reader’s Digest
Here and Now: Gender Reveal Parties
The culture of pregnancyWisconsin Public Radio
Just Love Radio Show
Smithsonian Magazine, September 2017
What Gender Reveal Fashion Says About Modern Pregnancy
Read Laura’s article exploring the history, pregnancy rituals and modern notions of feminism
NBC News, June 2017
As Times Change, Advertisers Strive To Show ‘Real Dads’
Laura is shown exploring new representations of fathers in popular culture
Salon Magazine/December 2015
Beyond Mike Brady: Finally, stepdads get their pop culture moment
Laura Tropp is featured in this article talking about ideologies of fatherhood and her new edited collection, Deconstructing Dads.
Finally, stepdads get their pop culture moment
HLN Media, October 2015
Are pregnant women fair game for social media comments?
Laura Tropp is featured in this article explaining why many believe pregnancy is a public, not a private experience
Fit Pregnancy Magazine, August/September 2013
What is Rush? The Case for a Slower, More Thoughtful Pregnancy
Laura Tropp is featured in this article which includes an excerpt from her new pregnancy book.
Huffington Post, January 8, 2013
The Pregnancy Industrial Complex
Laura Tropp writes an article exploring why people are obsessed with other people’s pregnancies and what that means for who we are.
Parade Magazine, December 14, 2012
“Why are we so obsessed with Kate’s pregnancy?”
Laura Tropp is interviewed in Parade magazine, where she talks about the American fascination with Kate Middleton’s pregnancy.
Allure Magazine, May 1, 2008:
“Beauty and Rhythm: Sex Education”
Laura Tropp is featured in this article for her research on “Sex and the City” and on motherhood, femininity and pregnancy.
The Star-Telegram, April 3, 2008
“The kits show the work of mothers”
Laura Tropp is quoted in this article on “belly casts” and the changing views of pregnant women in society.
Greatreporter.com, May 27, 2008
“Belly casts“, the new rage to commemorate your pregnancy
Cookie Magazine, January 1, 2006
Laura Tropp was quoted in this article from the first issue of parenting magazine Cookie (December 2005-January 2006).
