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Type: | Journal Article |
Title: | Mothering in the context of domestic violence: the pervasiveness of a deficit model of mothering |
Other Titles: | Child and family social work |
Authors: | Lapierre, Simon |
Keywords: | Parenting;Child protection;Impact on children and young people |
Year: | 2008 |
Publisher: | Blackwell Publishing |
Citation: | 13 (4), November 2008 |
Notes: | Despite growing concerns with the situation of children exposed to domestic violence, and although women have been seen as central in the welfare of their children, limited attention has been paid to the issue of mothering in this context. This paper examines how concerns regarding abused women's mothering have been articulated in the academic literature on children's exposure to domestic violence, and argues that the dominant discourse in this area has been characterized by a deficit model of mothering. Implications of the pervasiveness of a deficit model for child welfare policies and practices are highlighted. Finally, this paper identifies key elements that should be considered in the development of a feminist perspective on mothering in the context of domestic violence, which could lead to less blaming and more supportive practices. |
URI: | https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/15867 |
ISSN: | 1356-7500 |
Appears in Collections: | Journal Articles |
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