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Mutterrolle

role of mother, mothering role

noun MOO-ter-ro-le Rare
People & Society Family

Usage Note

Mutterrolle describes the social and domestic expectations placed on a mother. It is frequently discussed in the context of gender roles, work-life balance, and feminist discourse. Die traditionelle Mutterrolle implies old-fashioned expectations.

Examples

"Viele Frauen empfinden die Mutterrolle als bereichernd, aber auch als einschränkend."

Natural Translation

Many women find the role of mother enriching but also limiting.

Literal Translation

Many women experience the mother role as enriching but also as restricting.

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