Primary Homework, Mothering, and Maternal Agency: Portraits of Relationality, Agency, and Care in Educational Support

Martina Dickson

doi:10.1080/00071005.2026.2695553

July 1, 2026British Journal of Educational Studies

Primary Homework, Mothering, and Maternal Agency: Portraits of Relationality, Agency, and Care in Educational Support

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Key Points

The aim is to investigate the relationship between mothering practices and educational support.
Analyzes narratives from mothers discussing their roles in educational contexts.
Explores the concept of agency in relation to homework and care.
Utilizes qualitative methods to gather insights into maternal experiences.
Highlights diverse expressions of maternal agency in educational support roles.
Reveals the complexities of mothering and its impact on children's learning.
Demonstrates how relational dynamics shape the educational experiences of families.

Implication

This book explores mothering and educational support, highlighting maternal agency in diverse contexts.

Abstract

Rachel Lehner-Mear’s book Primary Homework, Mothering and Maternal Agency offers an original, nuanced and thought-provoking contribution to studies of motherhood and educational research through...

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Martina Dickson (2026) studied this question.

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