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What does it mean?
Motherhood involves profound transformation that no woman should face alone in a sane society. The permanent bond formed during this process needs communal support.
In plain terms
Mothers need community support for the huge change of parenthood.
What can you take from it?
Society must support mothers collectively.

Where it applies

  • parenting
  • social policy
  • mental health

Putting it to work

  • build support networks
  • demand policy change
  • reduce isolation

Questions to consider

  • What support systems are missing?
  • How do we redefine parenthood?

Another view

Individual responsibility also plays a role.

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