I think they do represent women as supermoms, but I assure you, we are out there. I know I am a supermom only through the talents that God has given me. Currently I am a single mother of a 4 year old, half time student (one online course, one telecourse), full time state employee, sing and practice for my church's praise and worship team every Saturday and Sunday morning, serve in the nursery once a month, am the executive assistant to the praise team pastor, minister in a step team at least once a month in addition to practices, minister with our interpretive dance group around once every two months plus practices, minister during holidays in plays, choirs, dance, etc., and I spend lots of time with my daughter, friends, pastors, and family. Oh, and I don't have a car....
I don't think it is bad to portray women as supermoms. Many of us are... In fact, if we are shown as simple tasked women people would argue with that too and say women were not being portrayed accurately. Sometimes you can't win. One thing I would like to see more of is moms that are responsible, in poverty and not able to get out no matter how hard they work. People need to see the reality of the welfare system and how it does not provide welfare, but crumbs. People in poverty need to get more assistance so they can get on their feet and help produce more productive communities. Giving money to the bottom is the only way poverty is going to be effectively addressed.
Jesus' Peace and Love, Meorah