Description

Overview:

Losing a parent can be a devastating experience for any child, but there are specific struggles that accompany early maternal loss for the daughter. Author Hope Edelman, who lost her mother to breast cancer, researches and writes extensively on this topic. Using Edelman as the foundation, this paper will explore how maternal loss during childhood and adolescence impacts women throughout their lifetime, from teenage identity struggles to becoming mothers themselves.

Subject:

Gender and Sexuality Studies, Psychology

Level:

Community College / Lower Division, College / Upper Division

Material Type:

Textbook

Author:

peyrhode

Provider:

Indiana University

Date Added:

07/10/2020