What are some of the sources from which a woman in the US learns how to be a mother? How do race, ethnicity, class, religion, education matter?

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What are some of the sources from which a woman in the US learns how to be a mother? How do race, ethnicity, class, religion, education matter?
What are the dominant stereotypes of mothers in US culture? What role does the state play in creation of images of mothers from specific racial-ethnic groups? Consider Moynihan’s Report (WRWC, p. 194).
How do men’s and women’s responsibilities change as they grow older? What options open up for women? What additional tasks are relegated to women? Do you think women gain or lose options in society as they age? You can frame the same questions regarding men as well.