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Gender and the Politics of Welfare Reform

- Mothers' Pensions in Chicago, 1911-1929

About Gender and the Politics of Welfare Reform

Exploring the origins of welfare in the context of local politics, this book examines the first welfare policy created specifically for mother-only families in Chicago in 1911. This revealing study shows how assumptions about women's roles have historically shaped public policy.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780226303932
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 298
  • Published:
  • June 21, 1997
  • Dimensions:
  • 15x23x2 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 454 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: November 1, 2024

Description of Gender and the Politics of Welfare Reform

Exploring the origins of welfare in the context of local politics, this book examines the first welfare policy created specifically for mother-only families in Chicago in 1911. This revealing study shows how assumptions about women's roles have historically shaped public policy.

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