Mother and woman between child and work: Report from a project with handicapped children

Abstract

This article presents research into the mother–child relationship according to psychoanalytic theory. It is based on data from groups of mothers who have children with special needs in the context of their experiences with inclusive education policies.

Keywords:

• motherhood
• psychoanalysis
• work
• femininity
• mother–child relation
• mentally handicapped children
• social inclusion
• education politics