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Shaping the motherhood of indigenous Mexico /

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"Ethnographically explores the construction of motherhood in indigenous Mexico. Adds to anthropological literature on reproduction, economic development, and motherhood. Explores how indigenous mothers are viewed and managed by welfare programs as well as how humor becomes a way for the women t...

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Main Author: Smith-Oka, Vania, 1975-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Nashville : Vanderbilt University Press, [2012]
Subjects:
Indian mothers > Health and hygiene > Mexico > Amatlán (Morelos)
Indian mothers > Mexico > Amatlán (Morelos) > Economic conditions.
Indian mothers > Mexico > Amatlán (Morelos) > Social conditions.
Indian women > Mexico > Amatlán (Morelos) > History.
Amatlán (Morelos, Mexico) > Economic conditions.
Amatlán (Morelos, Mexico) > Social conditions.
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Summary:"Ethnographically explores the construction of motherhood in indigenous Mexico. Adds to anthropological literature on reproduction, economic development, and motherhood. Explores how indigenous mothers are viewed and managed by welfare programs as well as how humor becomes a way for the women to cope with their own marginality"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (264 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780826519191