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Published in 1976 during the feminist activism of the 1970s, "Of Women Born" (original Spanish title "Nacemos de mujer") examines maternity as an institution embedded in patriarchal structures. Rich combines her own experiences with historical and anthropological research to illuminate how societal norms and controls shape family functions and the roles assigned to women. The work challenges the conventional understanding of motherhood, advocating for a broader, more inclusive definition that acknowledges the diverse, personal, and shared experiences of women’s reproductive lives.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: Psychology/Social Psychology
Authors: Adrienne Rich
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