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Title:

The changes of the role of a mother in academic youth’s view

Subject and Keywords:

role of a mother   changes in family   mother   motherhood

Abstract:

One of the fundamental social roles which are fulfilled by a woman is the role of a mother. By meeting caring and educational duties a woman fulfils herself in the maternal role which influences a number of functions fulfilled by her in adult life, as well as the process of shaping her personality. In Polish culture the role of a mother has always been appreciated and considered significant. In a traditional approach the figure of the Polish Mother was concerned with giving birth to and raising children, which gave meaning to her life. In times of socio-cultural, civilizational and economic transformations of the 20th and 21st centuries the role of a mother has undergone a fundamental change. Women have begun to exist in aspects of life which had been reserved for men. Their awareness has been changed, their independence and the sense of autonomy and personal freedom has been increased. Moreover, their professional standing has been enhanced. As a consequence, these changes have led to the shaping of a new image of the term ‘mother’. Currently young women’s decisions about motherhood are more than ever wellthought-out. Women postpone their first childbirth and decide on a progressively smaller number of offspring. A contemporary mother establishes different kinds of relationships which determine the changes in terms of educational functions. The article discusses the issues related to the changes of the role of mother. The purpose of these reflections is to answer the question of what is the view of academic youth about these changes.

Place of publishing:

Wrocław

Publisher:

Zakład Historii Edukacji Instytutu Pedagogiki Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego

Date issued:

2017

Detailed Type:

journal

Identifier:

ISSN 2082-9019   e-ISSN 2300-5866

DOI:

doi:10.23734/wwr20171.305.322

Source:

Pdg P 343

Language:

pol

Relation:

Wychowanie w Rodzinie, T. 15 (1/2017)

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Rights holder:

Copyright by Anna Śniegulska

Location of original object:

Biblioteka Instytutu Pedagogiki UWr

Autor opisu:

h.w.