Women as mothers: The case of Thai women in northern Thailand

• Main Authors: Liamputtong P., Yimyam S., Parisunyakul S., Baosoung C., Sansiriphun N.
• Format: Review
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0036820274&partnerID=40&md5=4a006b7ab5e069a4068d8ad3da005ac2; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/4316
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

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...