What is it about?
This article is based on a study with thirteen groups (36 women) of Catholic mothers and daughters. It tells stories of secondary school days and the formation of lady-like identities. Although years apart the stories between mothers and daughters draw parallels.
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Why is it important?
This article opens up a space for women to tell their stories of Catholic education during the twentieth century. There has been a paucity of literature on women's experiences in the Church and in Catholic life. This article is about the lives and journeys of a group of women who share the experience of being educated Catholic.
Perspectives
This study is auto/biographical and provided me with the opportunity to talk about the growing up Catholic with my mother and inter-generationally with a range of women. Talking about growing up Catholic brought up a range of emotions and during our discussions there were tears and laughter. The study raised a number of questions. How did our Catholic youth shape who we are today? How did a Catholic education and lifestyle influence the mother-daughter relationship? I thank the women for sharing their stories with me.
Dr Anne Keary
Monash University
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This page is a summary of: Catholic Mothers and Daughters: Becoming Women, Feminist Theology, December 2015, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/0966735015612179.
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