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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... society . And this location on " the front line " is critical ; it not only affects queer politics , but also traditional family structures . " The family , " as a representation of " blood kinship , " is still afforded great status ...
... society . And this location on " the front line " is critical ; it not only affects queer politics , but also traditional family structures . " The family , " as a representation of " blood kinship , " is still afforded great status ...
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... society and the role that mothers typically play as primary nurturers , this focus on black mother- to - son parenting is long overdue " ( 1995 : 2 ) . The initial question King and Mitchell explored in selected African - American ...
... society and the role that mothers typically play as primary nurturers , this focus on black mother- to - son parenting is long overdue " ( 1995 : 2 ) . The initial question King and Mitchell explored in selected African - American ...
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... Society for Social Relief is a case in point . Founded in Chatham , Ontario , in 1853 , the Society was open to all women between sixteen and forty - eight years old , and its services were tied to a vigilant show of proper conduct and ...
... Society for Social Relief is a case in point . Founded in Chatham , Ontario , in 1853 , the Society was open to all women between sixteen and forty - eight years old , and its services were tied to a vigilant show of proper conduct and ...
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