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motherhood denied  

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  • Historically, motherhood as an institution, experience, and identity has not been a choice for many women. Commonly, motherhood status is still seen as natural and central to the construction of femininity. [Source: Encyclopedia of Motherhood; Motherhood Denied]

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

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