'Mixed' family moms ensure minority culture continues in the home
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 09:30
in Psychology & Sociology
The mothers of Britain's 'mixed families' are ensuring their children learn about their heritage and culture, according to a development project funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). So, even if the child's father hails from a minority background, it will still be the mother who is responsible for teaching them about the father's culture.
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