‘Generation Shapers’ Replaces ‘Housewife’ in UAE Mother’s Day Message
The Community Development Authority has adopted the term, reflecting a broader effort to recognise mothers’ role in society.
In a Mother’s Day message, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum described mothers as “generation shapers”, introducing a shift away from the term “housewife”.
The Community Development Authority has adopted the term, reflecting a broader effort to recognise mothers’ role in shaping future generations.
The updated terminology frames motherhood as a key driver of long-term societal development, moving beyond traditional definitions tied solely to domestic roles.
Mother’s Day, marked on March 21st across the region, continues to serve as a moment to recognise the role of mothers in nurturing and guiding future generations, with the shift in language reflecting an evolving perspective on their impact.
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