Women as mothers: The case of Thai women in northern Thailand
Thai women believe that they are good mothers, but there are times when they feel ambivalent about being a good mother. A good mother has several meanings including the need to follow Thai traditions. Rapid social and economic changes have made a profound impact on women's lives and this in tur...
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| Format: | Review |
| Language: | English |
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2014
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| Institution: | Chiang Mai University |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | Thai women believe that they are good mothers, but there are times when they feel ambivalent about being a good mother. A good mother has several meanings including the need to follow Thai traditions. Rapid social and economic changes have made a profound impact on women's lives and this in turn has influenced motherhood among Thai women. The experiences of Thai women reflect early feminist writings: that motherhood is complex and multifaceted, and to mother well is not an easy task. |
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