1. The Conceptual Framework. Women and motherhood as distinct. The institution of motherhood. Cultural and personal constructions of motherhood. American psychological feminism: making the connection between women and motherhood. The social construction of the child. The effect of being a mother on the construction of motherhood -- 2. Research Framework and Method. The case study method. The research population. Interview methodology. Analysis. Cross-case analysis -- 3. Individual Profiles of Subjects. Susan. Myra. Sharon. Linda. Lauren. Anna. Julia. Denise. Harriet. Karen. Ellen. Kathryn. Comparison of subgroupings -- 4. Cross-Case Analysis. Object relations. The three constellations of subjects. Relationality. Traditionality -- 5. Conclusion -- Appendix: Standardized Measures and Guide to the Second Interview
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-218) and index