The Crown Prince of Dubai Suggested Abandoning the Term "Housewife"

Сергей Гармаш Society
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The initiative was proposed by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, who announced plans to change the terminology in connection with the celebration of Mother's Day. He tasked the Community Development Authority with implementing a new term "creator of generations," which will be used instead of the usual "housewife," as reported by Gulf Today.

This new definition will be reflected on Emirates ID cards and other official documents. Additionally, the term "creator of generations" is planned to be included in government programs and public discussions.

This initiative aims to recognize the importance of mothers' roles in shaping both families and society as a whole. The use of the term "creator of generations" helps to rethink motherhood as an active contribution to the country's development, rather than just a passive domestic role. "You are the foundation of all that is good," Sheikh Hamdan noted, addressing mothers.

Although this innovation is symbolic in nature, its cultural and social significance may create new standards in understanding and appreciating the role of childcare in the United Arab Emirates.
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