Mother Outlaws: Theories and Practices of Empowered MotheringAndrea O'Reilly Feminist scholars of motherhood distinguish between mothering and motherhood, and argue that the latter is a patriarchal institution that is oppressive to women. Few scholars, however, have considered how mothering, as a female defined and centred experience, may be a site of empowerment for women. This collection is the first to do so. The book examines how mothers imagine and implement theories and practices of mothering that are empowering to women. Central to this inquiry is the recognition that mothers and children benefit when the mother lives her life, and practices mothering, from a position of agency, authority, authenticity, and autonomy. The collection has five sections: Feminist Mothering, Lesbian Mothering, African-American Mothering, Mothers and Daughters, and Mothers and Sons. |
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... feel pressured to be " perfect mothers , " and that this has an impact on their well being and their lives . Even though some mothers are actively challenging the dominant discourse on mothering , literature that explores this type of ...
... feel pressured to be " perfect mothers , " and that this has an impact on their well being and their lives . Even though some mothers are actively challenging the dominant discourse on mothering , literature that explores this type of ...
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... feel toward their children is love , some participants expressed that , although they love their children deeply , they did not feel loving towards them all the time . One participant explained that when her first son was small she ...
... feel toward their children is love , some participants expressed that , although they love their children deeply , they did not feel loving towards them all the time . One participant explained that when her first son was small she ...
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... feel that this same devalued view of women affects mother - son interaction . The culture tells mothers to disconnect from their sons . Closeness with mom has often been misunderstood and pathologized . The mother - son connection is ...
... feel that this same devalued view of women affects mother - son interaction . The culture tells mothers to disconnect from their sons . Closeness with mom has often been misunderstood and pathologized . The mother - son connection is ...
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