Mothering and Motherhood
History of women's role as mother, and the history of the concept of motherhood and mothering. Includes the history of Mother's Day.
After Motherhood
Anna Garlin Spencer's 1913 analysis of the role of women in society when their primary traditional role, motherhood, is over.
Anna Garlin Spencer's 1913 analysis of the role of women in society when their primary traditional role, motherhood, is over.
Baby M - Surrogate Motherhood Decision
Surrogate mother decision: Baby M, born to Mary Beth Whitehead but adopted by her natural parents, Elizabeth and William Stern, was at the center of this controversy over parental rights and surrogacy contracts.
Surrogate mother decision: Baby M, born to Mary Beth Whitehead but adopted by her natural parents, Elizabeth and William Stern, was at the center of this controversy over parental rights and surrogacy contracts.
Baby M
"Baby M" was a landmark case on surrogate motherhood rights, contracts, and custody issues.
"Baby M" was a landmark case on surrogate motherhood rights, contracts, and custody issues.
Mother's Day History, Articles, Projects, Celebration
Everything you need to know about Mother's Day, from the history of the Mother's Day celebration and articles about Mother's Day, to recipes and projects for Mother's Day celebrations.
Everything you need to know about Mother's Day, from the history of the Mother's Day celebration and articles about Mother's Day, to recipes and projects for Mother's Day celebrations.
Enlightened Motherhood - Frances E. W. Harper
"Every mother should endeavor to be a true artist." An essay from African American reformer Frances Ellen Watkins Harper on the role of motherhood near the end of the 19th century (1892).
"Every mother should endeavor to be a true artist." An essay from African American reformer Frances Ellen Watkins Harper on the role of motherhood near the end of the 19th century (1892).
Quotes on Mothers and Motherhood
Quotes on mothers and motherhood, most from notable women. For Mother's Day or any day.
Quotes on mothers and motherhood, most from notable women. For Mother's Day or any day.
Motherhood: The Victorian British Aristocracy vs. Modern Day Britain
Feminist perspective on the history of motherhood in British culture, 19th and 20th centuries.
Feminist perspective on the history of motherhood in British culture, 19th and 20th centuries.
Mothers and Fathers in America: Looking Backward, Looking Forward
Article by Steven Mintz on the history of fatherhood and motherhood in American life. Includes extensive bibliography.
Article by Steven Mintz on the history of fatherhood and motherhood in American life. Includes extensive bibliography.