Women Afraid To Date Because Of 'Evil Stepmother' Stereotype

A Mullingar Step-mum says it's a daunting thing.

Some women are put off dating over concerns about being seen as the 'Evil Stepmother'.

A survey of 800 single mothers found a third were concerned about dating a single father over fears they'd be branded the wicked stepmother.

An analysis of 40 films found two thirds depicted a stepmother as bossy, strict, neglectful and manipulative.  

This included Snow White, Cinderella, Juno and Modern Family. 

Mairead Loughman, Matchmaker at Love HQ Mullingar, says it's a stereotypical view people have on women: 

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