Shaming of Lone Mothers Pursuing Doctoral Education: A Feminist Autoethnography of Entering Academia
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| Title: | Shaming of Lone Mothers Pursuing Doctoral Education: A Feminist Autoethnography of Entering Academia |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Päivi Kosonen (ORCID |
| Source: | Gender and Education. 2026 38(2):233-248. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Social Discrimination, Social Bias, One Parent Family, Mothers, Doctoral Students, Barriers, Self Esteem, Emotional Response, Sex Fairness, Gender Bias |
| Geographic Terms: | Finland |
| DOI: | 10.1080/09540253.2025.2607970 |
| ISSN: | 0954-0253 1360-0516 |
| Abstract: | This study examines the shaming and social discrimination faced by lone mothers pursuing doctoral education in Finland. The research is based on feminist autoethnography and my personal experience as a lone mother who has completed a doctoral degree. Lone mothers face significant socio-economic challenges that affect their educational opportunities. The study reveals that lone mothers often experience both admiration and criticism from their communities, which can lead to feelings of shame and decreased self-esteem. The findings show that external and internal discourses related to lone mothers' doctoral education can cause emotional paralysis and slow down their academic progress. This study aims to disrupt institutional and societal conversations about educational gender equality and to contribute to a shift in the value climate that liberates lone mothers from social shame. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1503406 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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