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aboriginal mothering  

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  • The term mothering was constructed to describe the caregiving role and work of female parents. Aboriginal refers to cultural groups that originated in certain geographic areas prior to the European settlers' arrival in the late 1800s, primarily in North America, New Zealand, and Australia, although there is evidence of some other locations. [Source: Encyclopedia of Motherhood; Aboriginal Mothering]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/aboriginal_mothering

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