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“We really have no definition of mother in our law books. Mother was believed to have been so basic that no definition was deemed necessary.” quote by Marianne O. Battani
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“We really have no definition of mother in our law books. Mother was believed to have been so basic that no definition was deemed necessary.”

Marianne O. Battani

About This Quote

Legal texts often omit definitions for concepts deemed obvious, such as motherhood, revealing assumptions within law.

In simple terms: Law assumes some things need no definition.

Key Takeaway

Question assumed definitions.

Themes

law definitions assumptions gender parenthood

Mood

critical analytical

Type

Book:0 Books:0 Definitions:1 Has beens:0 In-laws:0 Law:1 Law books:1 Mother:1 Mother in law:0 Parenting:1 Mother Believed:0 Mother Law:0 Definition Mother:0 Books Mother:0 Believed Basic:0

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • education

Key Concepts

legal analysis social critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why are some terms left undefined?
  • How does this affect legal outcomes?
A Different Perspective

Assumptions may ignore nuance.

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