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... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > family studies > motherhood encyc > motherhood and society > motherhood studies > anthropology of mothering
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... > social science subjects > sociology > family studies > motherhood encyc > motherhood studies > anthropology of mothering
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > family studies > motherhood encyc > motherhood studies > anthropology of mothering
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > family studies > motherhood encyc > motherhood studies > anthropology of mothering
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > family studies > motherhood encyc > motherhood studies > anthropology of mothering

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anthropology of mothering  

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  • The anthropology of mothering is the cultural study of mothering. In this field, as with all other topics of study, anthropologists focus on cultural beliefs and practices holistically and through cross-cultural comparison. [Source: Encyclopedia of Motherhood; Anthropology of Mothering]

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