Civil Rights Law, Feminism, Major Branches of Philosophical Study, Legal Theory & Philosophy
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Overview
This excellent contribution to women's studies literature on mothering intentionally defines mothering as more than just a burden on women seeking emancipation or a feminine essence that women seek to express; it sees struggle and practice difficulty interwoven with social ideology and legal practices. Strongly recommended. (Choice)
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Based on papers from two conferences on motherhood sponsored by the Feminism and Legal Theory Project at Columbia University Law School, essays illuminate the political, legal, and practical aspects of the status of motherhood, and explore the possibility of a less- regulated mothering, touching on topics such as lesbian mothers, child welfare law, abortion, images of mothers in poverty discourse, racism and patriarchy in the meaning of motherhood, and parenthood in legal practice and culture. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
August 1, 1995
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Pages
418
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780231096805