African American Single Mothers: Understanding Their Lives and Families - SAGE Series on Race and Ethnic Relations - Bette J Dickerson - Books - SAGE Publications Inc - 9780803949126 - April 6, 1995
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African American Single Mothers: Understanding Their Lives and Families - SAGE Series on Race and Ethnic Relations

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The African American single-parent family has tended to be a scapegoat for a variety of social problems, ranging from poverty to drug abuse. As a result, there exists much misinformation about this family form. In this collection, the African American matriarchal family is re-evaluated to present a more informed picture of its actual structure and functioning. From an Afrocentric feminist perspective, contributors examine the history, legal dilemmas, media images and religious values of these families. The roles of children, grandparents, fathers, other support figures and the government are reviewed. This insider view of these households concludes with suggestions of more effective and sensitive policy approaches to this t


232 pages, black & white illustrations

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released April 6, 1995
ISBN13 9780803949126
Publishers SAGE Publications Inc
Genre Topical > Family
Pages 232
Dimensions 139 × 215 × 13 mm   ·   340 g
Language English  
Editor Dickerson, Bette J.

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