Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Elsie's Motherhood by Martha Finley
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is Elsie's Motherhood, the fifth book from the late 1800's series, "Elsie Dinsmore." This series was written by Martha Finley.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Motherhood" by Sherwood Anderson
Text of the short story "Motherhood" by Sherwood Anderson. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
New York University
Buchi Emecheta: The Joys of Motherhood
A summary of "The Joys of Motherhood" and a commentary on the novel.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: "Republican Motherhood"
Although brief, this article makes clear the change in the role and perception of women in the new United States. See why it was deemed important for women to have the chance to be educated.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: The Joys of Motherhood
This story of a young Ibo woman who watches in dismay as the traditional values are being eroded in Nigeria by Western influence. This site looks in detail at the major characters, their struggles and hopes for the future.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: The Joy Luck Club: Author's Message
Read "I Stand Here Ironing" from The Joy Luck Club, and consider the message about motherhood.
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Women on the Seashore (Motherhood)
An image of "Women on the Seashore (Motherhood)", created by Paul Gauguin in 1899 (Oil on canvas, 96 x 74 cm).
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: America in Class: America in the 1920s: Modern Woman
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion...
Other
Animal Planet: Top 10 Animal Moms: Polar Bears
This article describes the mother polar bear's pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. She is number four of the top10 animal moms.
Agnes Scott College
Agnes Scott College: Emilie Du Chatelet
Here's a short biography of the fascinating Emilie du Chatelet, French mathematician of the 18th century. She balanced math, motherhood, and marriage, plus a place in the French court and friendship with Voltaire, and "helped shape the...
Huntington Library
Huntington Library: American Art: Mary Cassatt: Breakfast in Bed (1897)
Breakfast in Bed, painted by Mary Cassatt, shows a mother embracing her young daughter while lying in bed. The theme of motherhood, found in many of Cassatt's works, is noted in this brief article.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Poetry of Liberation: Adrienne Rich
Adrienne Rich is featured in this brief biography for her contributions as a contemporary feminist poet and prose author. See "Adrienne Rich Activities" for related artifacts and activities.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Revolutionary Changes and Limitations: Women
Often the ideal and reality do not conincide for quite some time. That's true of the ideal of true equality between the sexes after the War for Independence. See why the end of the war did not bring indepence for married women, and why...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Mother's Day
Kids learn about Mother's Day history and fun facts about this holiday that celebrates motherhood.
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Hathor
Hathor was the goddess of the sky who nursed Horus. She was the goddess of motherhood, joy, and music.
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Head of Hathor Pendant
This beautiful pendant represents the head of Hathor. This type of jewelry was considered to be an amulet and to provide its wearer with the attributes of the goddess, which are love, motherhood and protection as with all the deities.
Other
The Complete History of Mother's Day
Offers the history of Mother's Day which is celebrated in May every year. Gives the spiritual background and information on how it was celebrated in ancient times and in other countries.
Employment Spot
Employment Spot: Work at Home Moms
One of the biggest decisions a new mother faces is whether to stay home with her children or work outside the home. If she takes outside work, she faces separation from her child and the expense of a caregiver. If she stays home, she...
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