The construction of motherhood and maternal experiences : an exploratory qualitative study /

Throughout history, women have often been described as incomplete and inadequate. They are said to lack sufficient intelligence and resilience, being unable to manage crises or control their emotions, and therefore deemed unqualified in societal matters. While women's personal characteristics a...

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Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2025.
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Summary:Throughout history, women have often been described as incomplete and inadequate. They are said to lack sufficient intelligence and resilience, being unable to manage crises or control their emotions, and therefore deemed unqualified in societal matters. While women's personal characteristics are disparaged in matters outside the home, they seem to magically transform when it comes to motherhood. Women, now responsible for giving birth to and raising children,
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781036442712 (electronic bk.)
1036442713