essay

Matrescence

twice a minority : mexican american women • St. Louis, Missouri • Published In 1980 • Pages: 11-16

By: Melville, Margarita B..

Abstract
The general concept of motherhood among Mexican Americans is the main topic of this paper. Melville includes in his discussion brief bits of information on birth control (or lack thereof), abortion, childbirth, and infant feeding.
Subjects
Conception
Childbirth
Abortion and infanticide
Social placement
Infant feeding
Adulthood
culture
Chicanos
HRAF PubDate
2002
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Social Scientist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 2001
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
United States
Notes
[Margarita B. Melville]
Includes bibliographical references (p. 16)
LCCN
80011177
LCSH
Mexican Americans