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Pitied but not entitled, single mothers and the history of welfare, 1890-1935, Linda Gordon

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Pitied but not entitled, single mothers and the history of welfare, 1890-1935, Linda Gordon

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-419) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Pitied but not entitled

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

30399685

Responsibility statement

Linda Gordon

Sub title

single mothers and the history of welfare, 1890-1935

Summary

The author describes the thinking behind the inclusion of AFDC, Aid to Families with Dependent Children, in the Social Security Act of 1935 and the changes that have happened since its creation as well as those that still need to be made

Table Of Contents

What is welfare? -- Single mothers: the facts and the social problem -- State caretakers: maternalism, mothers' pensions, and the family wage -- "Pity is a rebel passion": the social work perspective -- "Don't wait for deliverers": Black women's welfare thought -- Prevention before charity: social insurance and the sexual division of labor -- The Depression crisis and relief politics -- New Deal social movements and popular pressure for welfare -- The legislative process: reformers face politics -- Welfare and citizenship

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