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Redefining Maternal Instinct
The chapter challenges the traditional notion of maternal instinct, exploring how parenting behaviors vary across species and are not solely attributed to females. It discusses the evolution of parental instincts, emphasizing that caregiving behaviors grow over time from interactions with children. Delving into historical perspectives, it critiques the myth of maternal instinct perpetuated in the context of white supremacy and advocates for recognizing motherhood as hard work deserving compensation.