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welfare and mothering  

Definition

  • Welfare mothering refers to the parenting experiences of women who are raising children while receiving state aid. In more general usage, the term welfare refers to governmental programs intended to promote the well-being of disadvantaged individuals. [Source: Encyclopedia of Motherhood; Welfare and Mothering]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-GW3BSH1B-S

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