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Motherhood

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Classics and Classical Civilisation

MOM 4: Every citizen needs a mother (or father) (II)

The Month of the Mother's (MOM) last blog: Not only men but women as well can exploit the parent motif in their political self-presentation. This week, we will look at the image of the female leader as mother of the people.

Leanne Jansen • 28-03-2019

Medieval and Early Modern Studies

MOM 3: Blessed Be the Fruit: Why The Handmaid’s Tale’s Sexual Politics Are Not Medieval

23 to 31 March is the Dutch National Week of the Book. For this reason, the month March will be devoted to this year's theme ‘de moeder de vrouw’, as the Month of the Mother (MOM). This week: politics of sex, marriage and motherhood in The Handmaid's Tale.

Lieke Smits • 19-03-2019