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... > social science subjects > sociology > family studies > motherhood encyc > motherhood and society > activist mothers of the disappeared
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > family studies > motherhood encyc > motherhood and society > activist mothers of the disappeared
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > family studies > motherhood encyc > motherhood and society > activist mothers of the disappeared
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > family studies > motherhood encyc > motherhood and society > activist mothers of the disappeared

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activist mothers of the disappeared  

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  • Activist Mothers of the Disappeared are groups of mothers who form collectives to seek reunification with their “disappeared” children. Also referred to as forced disappearances, abductions of young children and adults by both the state and the government opposition are common in countries embroiled in civil and political unrest. [Source: Encyclopedia of Motherhood; Activist Mothers of the Disappeared]

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