“An ethic of maternalism was central to the utopianism of 19th century feminists. I don't think that today's women see motherhood as a source of personal power, let alone political power. I don't think that women now have that same sense that their lives as mothers gives them any special power or virtue. I think women see their lives as mothers as an adjunct to their working lives - a fulfilling and important adjunct, to be sure - but something they do in addition to working in the public realm, not because being a wife and mother gives them a distinct edge in improving the world as we know it.”
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Clare Wright
Clare Wright is an esteemed Australian historian, born on May 14, 1969. She is known for her research on Australian history, particularly in the areas of women's history and working-class history. Wright's work often focuses on social inequality and gender issues, and her books have received widespread recognition both in academia and among the public. more
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