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Single Mother: The Emergence Of The Domestic Intellectual,Used
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Long perceived as the ultimate symbol of social breakdown and sexual irresponsibility, the single mother is now, in the context of welfaretowork policies, often hailed as the new spokesperson for hard work and selfsufficiency. A dozen years after Dan Quayle denounced the television character Murphy Brown for making the decision to become a single mother just another lifestyle choice, President George W. Bush applauded single mothers for heroic work, and positive onscreen representations of single mothers abound, from The Gilmore Girls to Sex and the City to American Idol.Single Mother describes the recent cultural valorization of this figure thatin the midst of demographic changes in the U.S.has emerged as the unlikely heroic and seductive voice of the new American family. Drawing on her own life as a single mother, interviews with dozens of other single mothers, cultural representations, and policies on welfare, immigration, childcare, and child custody, Juffer analyzes this contingent acceptance of single mothers. Finally, critiquing the relentless emphasis on selfsufficiency to the exclusion of community, Juffer shows the remarkable organizing skills of these new mothers of invention. At a moment when onethird of all babies are born to single moms, Single Mother is a fascinating and necessary examination of these new domestic intellectuals.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Single Mother: The Emergence of the Domestic Intellectual'? A: The main theme of the book explores the cultural perception of single mothers, shifting from a negative stereotype to a recognition of their contributions and resilience in modern society.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Single Mother: The Emergence of the Domestic Intellectual' is Jane Juffer.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Single Mother' contain? A: The book contains 267 pages.
- Q: When was 'Single Mother: The Emergence of the Domestic Intellectual' published? A: The book was published on April 1, 2006.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is classified as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of Motherhood.
- Q: Is there any specific material used in the book's production? A: There is no specific material information provided for this book.
- Q: What are some key topics addressed in the book? A: Key topics include cultural representations of single mothers, welfare policies, childcare, and the organizing skills of single mothers.
- Q: Can this book be beneficial for understanding welfare-to-work policies? A: Yes, the book provides insights into how single mothers are affected by welfare-to-work policies and their evolving roles in society.