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Pitied but not entitledPitied but not entitled

Pitied but not entitled1994

single mothers and the history of welfare, 1890-1935

Linda Gordon

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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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First published
1994
OL Work ID
OL27214W

Subjects

HistoryPublic welfareAid to families with dependent children programsServices forSingle mothersPoor womenAsistencia públicaAlleinerziehende MutterFamiliaMoedersBijstandFürsorgeHistoriaAsistencia socialAlleenstaandenSingle ParentChild WelfareSocial Welfare

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