Assuming Quote by Jessie Bernard
“No one who traces the history of motherhood, of the home, of child-rearing practices will ever assume the eternal permanence of our own way of institutionalizing them.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Future of the Family, Jessie Bernard, 1972
Motherhood and domestic roles are historically fluid, challenging any claim of their unchanging nature.
In simple terms: Motherhood changes over time.
Key Takeaway
Question assumed permanence.
Themes
gender roles
history
family dynamics
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
analytical
historical
When to use this quote
- parenting advice
- policy making
- academic research
- social activism
Key Concepts
sociology
feminist theory
cultural change
Questions to Reflect On
- How have perceptions of motherhood shifted?
- What forces drive changes in domestic institutions?
A Different Perspective
Historical narratives can be selective or biased.
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