maternalism
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Maternalism — refers to an attitude or a policy reminiscent of the non hierarchic pattern of a family based on matriarchy. In this form of system, women use society in order to protect children from unnecessary harm. This system is the opposite of paternalism; … Wikipedia
maternalism — noun the treatment of people in a motherly manner, especially by caring for them as a mother would care for her children. Syn: motherliness … Wiktionary
maternalism — n. motherliness; motherhood; motherly approach, mother like relation … English contemporary dictionary
maternalism — ma·ter·nal·ism … English syllables
maternalism — noun 1. the quality of having or showing the tenderness and warmth and affection of or befitting a mother the girl s motherliness made her invaluable in caring for the children • Syn: ↑motherliness, ↑maternal quality, ↑maternity • Derivationally… … Useful english dictionary
maternal — maternalism, n. maternalistic, adj. maternally, adv. /meuh terr nl/, adj. 1. of, pertaining to, having the qualities of, or befitting a mother: maternal instincts. 2. related through a mother: his maternal aunt. 3. derived from a mother: maternal … Universalium
Marriage promotion — is a neoliberal policy aiming to produce “strong families” for the purposes of social security; as found in 21st century American maternalism.[1] The George W. Bush Administration had focused on government marriage promotion as the solution to… … Wikipedia
Maternalist reform — Maternalist Reforms in the United States were experiments in public policy[when?] that took the form of laws providing for state assistance for mothers with young children that did not have the financial support of a male member of the household … Wikipedia
maternal quality — noun the quality of having or showing the tenderness and warmth and affection of or befitting a mother the girl s motherliness made her invaluable in caring for the children • Syn: ↑motherliness, ↑maternalism, ↑maternity • Derivationally related… … Useful english dictionary
maternalistic — adjective showing maternal instincts • Similar to: ↑maternal • Derivationally related forms: ↑maternalism * * * ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|istik, tēk adjective : having or showing maternal instincts or attitudes : marked by maternalism maternalistic care * *… … Useful english dictionary
