Bad Mothers: The Politics of Blame in Twentieth-Century America

by Laurie Umansky and Molly Ladd-Taylor

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In the past quarter century, "bad" mothers have moved noticeably toward center stage in American culture. While Susan Smith will eventually fade from the tabloids, the monster mother that she represents has a storied and long history. Mothers have been blamed for a host of problems, from autism in children (due to chilly "refrigerator" mothers), to homosexuality (attributed to "smothering" moms), to welfare dependency and crime (caused by black...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0814751202

ISBN13:9780814751206

Release Date:January 1998

Publisher:New York University Press

Length:422 Pages

Weight:1.30 lbs.

Dimensions:1.1" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Related Subjects

Americas Family Relationships Gay & Lesbian Gender Studies History Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Motherhood Parenting & Families Parenting & Relationships Politics & Social Sciences

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