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maternalism::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | maternal quality, maternity, motherliness |
| Type of | parental quality |
| Derivation | maternalistic |
Examples of maternalism
maternalism
In a way I envy your cushy vision of historical maternalism as an ideal state of full-time caring between mum and baby.
From the economist.com
Ten years later, sitting in a solicitor's office, my maternalism did indeed seem primitive to me, almost barbaric.
From the guardian.co.uk
The question is, Has the American culture become too addicted to a maudlin radical maternalism to do what needs to be done?
From the washingtontimes.com
She offers maternalism in a different voice by showing concern for the future of our children, who must confront the effects of a trillion-dollar deficit.
From the washingtontimes.com
Time and again, observers grasp for adjectives to describe Obama's combination of professional accomplishment and soccer-mom maternalism.
From the washingtonpost.com
American virtues of self reliance and individualism have yielded to twin pathologies of self-righteous victimhood and apologetic maternalism.
From the economist.com
Such female antiwar groups often relied on maternalism, the stereotype of women as peaceful caretakers of the world, to express and accomplish their goals.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Add to this the curdled maternalism of the old invalid and the nearly unreachable sustenance of that outsize glass of milk, and Black Moon seems like a long case study.
From the time.com
In contrast to her father's emphasis on masculinity and physical prowess, Elizabeth emphasized the maternalism theme, saying often that she was married to her kingdom and subjects.
From the en.wikipedia.org
- Motherliness: the quality of having or showing the tenderness and warmth and affection of or befitting a mother; "the girl's motherliness made her invaluable in caring for the children"
- Motherly care; behavior characteristic of a mother; the practice of acting as a mother does toward her children
- (maternalistic) showing maternal instincts
