The Social Economy of Single Motherhood: Raising Children in Rural America

ISBN-13: 9780415947770 / Angielski / Twarda / 2005 / 272 str.

Margaret K. Nelson

Opis

Examining the lives of single, working-class mothers in rural America, this book investigates the life of the still stigmatized single-mom. It finds that most rely on low-paid jobs, welfare, inconsistent child support, and help from family and friends just to get by as they often don't have enough money to provide for themselves or their children.

Recenzje

"The most effective--unintended perhaps--result of this book is that you can't deny the need these families have.  A powerful read."--Altar Magazine (Winter 2006)

Spis treści

Introduction 1. The Context of Single Mothers' Lives 2. Claiming Reciprocity 3. Accounting for Welfare 4. Building and Rebuilding Family 5. Falling in Love (Again) Conclusion

O autorze

Margaret Nelson is the Hepburn Professor of Sociology and Women and Gender Studies at Middlebury College in Vermont. She is the author of Negotiated Care and the co-author of Working Hard and Making Do and Circles of Care.