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social science subjects > sociology > gender and sexuality > media portrayals of mothers

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media portrayals of mothers  

Definition

  • The word mother packs an emotional wallop, so it is not surprising that motherhood traditionally attracts attention in the media. Mothers nab headlines for juggling families and careers—and for killing their children. [Source: Encyclopedia of Children, Adolescents, and the Media; Mothers, Media Portrayals of]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-J9D01HF0-J

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