SOCIAL PERCEPTIONS OF MOTHERS-IN-LAW ACROSS DIVERSE CULTURES
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mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship, cultural values, patriarchal family system, gender roles, interpersonal communication culture.Abstract
The family structure of every nation, along with the roles and relationships within it, is based on unique cultural values. From this perspective, the image of the mother-in-law has become an important social symbol in many societies. She is regarded not only as a figure of family experience and wisdom, but also as a connecting link between generations, and at times as a source of familial conflict. In traditional families, the mother-in-law is often viewed as the manager of the household and the mentor responsible for guiding the daughter-in-law. In the cultures of various countries, including those of the East, the West, and African societies, the status of mothers-in-law, the expectations in mother-in-law–daughter-in-law relationships, the cultural roots of intergenerational conflicts, and the strategies for mitigating such tensions are interpreted in different ways. This study analyzes these differences and examines social perceptions of mothers-in-law from a broader intercultural perspective.
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