Shaping the Motherhood of Indigenous Mexico /

Ethnographically explores the construction of motherhood in indigenous Mexico. Adds to anthropological literature on reproduction, economic development, and motherhood. Explores how indigenous mothers are viewed and managed by welfare programs as well as how humor becomes a way for the women to cope...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Smith-Oka, Vania, 1975- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Nashville : Vanderbilt University Press, [2013]
Colección:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Temas:
Social conditions.
Indian women.
Economic history.
HISTORY > Latin America > Mexico.
Indian mothers > Health and hygiene > Mexico > Amatlán (Morelos)
Indian mothers > Mexico > Amatlán (Morelos) > Economic conditions.
Indian mothers > Mexico > Amatlán (Morelos) > Social conditions.
Indian women > Mexico > Amatlán (Morelos) > History.
Mexico > Amatlán (Morelos)
Amatlán (Morelos, Mexico) > Economic conditions.
Amatlán (Morelos, Mexico) > Social conditions.
History.
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction : Burst Uterus and Spoiled Milk
  • "Somos Mexicanos" : Giving Birth to the Nation
  • From Eugenics to Parteras : Changing Conceptions of Maternity
  • Conflicted Relationships at Home and at the Clinic
  • Expectations of Good Motherhood
  • Laughter and the "Best" Medicine
  • Conclusion : "I Nurture Them Because I Love Them."

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