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Pitied but not entitled

single mothers and the history of welfare, 1890-1935

by Linda Gordon

HistoryPublic welfareAid to families with dependent children programsServices forSingle mothersPoor womenAsistencia públicaAlleinerziehende Mutter

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.

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For young readers

Book data: Open Library