Charman, a fellow at Clare College Cambridge, argues that motherhood is an inherently political state of being, one that should be considered in terms of collective responsibilities as well as individual. The communities that Charman is interested in – anti-nuclear campaigners, lesbian squatters, the wives of striking miners… – present a world in which mothering is a powerful, radical act.

We were delighted that Helen came to Sandoe’s in September to talk about Mother State in conversation by Kate Briggs (The Long Form and This Little Art, both published by Fitzcarraldo). You can listen back to the event here.