Dignity of non-working mothers needs restoring
An essay by Eugene S. Geissler argues against the term non-working mother, asserting that all mothers work and that social disdain for both babies and motherhood harms public respect for childrearing. The piece challenges cultural stereotypes and defends the value of mothering as a legitimate occupation.
Liberation of Husbands by Nonworking Wives, a 1974 Perspective
Gerard A. Pettebaum argues that the non working wife can liberate her husband by expanding shared meaning beyond work. She may volunteer, develop personal talents, and resist consumerism pressures. The piece calls for restoring dignity to women as mothers and wives within a broader social and religious context.
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