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Shaping the motherhood of indigenous Mexico

Smith-Oka, Vania, 1975-

Shaping the motherhood of indigenous Mexico [electronic resource] / Vania Smith-Oka. - Nashville : Vanderbilt University Press, c2012. - 1 online resource (264 p.)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Ethnographically explores the construction of motherhood in indigenous Mexico. Adds to anthropological literature on reproduction, economic development, and motherhood. Explores how indigenous mothers are viewed and managed by welfare programs as well as how humor becomes a way for the women to cope with their own marginality"--Provided by publisher.

9780826519191


Indian mothers--Health and hygiene--Mexico--Amatlán (Morelos)
Indian mothers--Economic conditions.--Mexico--Amatlán (Morelos)
Indian mothers--Social conditions.--Mexico--Amatlán (Morelos)
Indian women--History.--Mexico--Amatlán (Morelos)


Amatlán (Morelos, Mexico)--Economic conditions.
Amatlán (Morelos, Mexico)--Social conditions.


Electronic books.

F1219.3.W6 / S65 2012

972/.49