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Poor Single Mothers, 2004.
Examines the major problems faced by single mothers living in poverty in America today.
950 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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According to Jo Goodwin Parker in her 1971 article, there is shame in being poor, and poverty is to be viewed with anger and not pity. This paper examines whether Parker's definition of poverty still has relevance today. The paper researches the plight of single mothers in America today and explains the major economic and social problems that are faced by them. Further, this work discusses the assistance available today that would have improved Parker's life in the seventies.
Paper Outline:
Statement of Thesis
Introduction
Overview of Poverty Statistics
1996 Welfare Reform
Social Issues of Poverty for Single Mothers
Summary and Conclusion
Bibliography
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"The 1996 welfare reform "eliminated the federal guarantee of a basic income support for all families and replaced it with Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)" TANF is a state-run program that combines requirements for work and sanctions for behavior that is nonconforming. There are 24-month limitations and a five-year maximum on receiving welfare under this program. Reportedly, only about one-half of the women forced to exit welfare assistance actually find employment."
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Single Mothers, 2001.
This paper examines the causes of poverty among single mothers.
3,000 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 14 sources, $ 88.95
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This paper examines the enduring causes of poverty among single mothers in the United States. It discusses many of the social factors; including social stigma, paid work and parental time constraints, the cost of daycare and the perceived need for children to have a paternal input. It also details the governmental attempts to alleviate some of the problems and the differences in the problems faced by ethnic minority single mothers. The paper contains a lot of statistics and is well researched.
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?They make the covers of news magazines and get to appear on the local news. We hear about them endlessly from public officials and during daytime talk shows. IN fact, if you were not careful you might begin to think that all of the problems in society today are caused by them.
"Single mothers.
But why should this group be so generally vilified? Why should so much blame for so many social ills be placed upon them? The answer is twofold. The first is that they violate conventional social ideals about what a family should be, which (even in our postmodern) age is still deeply imbued with ideas about the importance of a patriarchal figure. And, on a more pragmatic level, they require society to help them, for single mothers ? along with their children ? are in general amongst the poorest of Americans.?
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Welfare among Single Mothers, 2007.
A review of K. Harris' article "Work and Welfare among Single Mothers in Poverty".
844 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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This paper analyzes K. Harris' article "Work and Welfare among Single Mothers in Poverty," which examines the relationship between work and welfare for poor, female-headed families. The paper looks at the work that single mothers on welfare eventually do, if any, and discusses how Harris traces the ways that single mothers work their way off of welfare. The paper presents the results of Harris' research.
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"In fact, Harris (1993) found significant labor market activity among her subjects. Two-thirds of all welfare exits occurred because of a work situation, challenging the assumption that these women do not work at the same time as they receive welfare. From a personal perspective, this is a refreshing point-of-view. No matter the cultural conception or the cited statistics, welfare recipients are simply not living in the proverbial lap of luxury. No state, as of the mid-1990s providing so much in the way of welfare benefits that would provide an income even close to the poverty level (Pollitt, 1996). Just for an individual to reach the poverty level would require finding work in addition to welfare benefits. I can empathize with this situation, coming from a family in which working full time did not necessarily mean that one could meet every bill, every time."
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Single Mothers and Work, 2002.
A study which examines the potential for single black mothers to move off welfare and start working.
2,962 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 87.95
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This study examines the situation confronting African-American single mothers in efforts to move from welfare to work. The hypothesis tested in this study holds that variations in educational skills, health status and access to child-care affect the employment outlook for African-American single mothers and, therefore, the probability that they will be able to successfully move from welfare to work. The relationships between variations in educational skills, health status and access to child-care for African-American single mothers are discussed in this chapter in both conceptual and operational contexts. Additionally, the interactive effects of the independent variables on the dependent variable also are discussed.
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"Health risks, as an independent variable, are operationalized as ?high,? ?average,? and ?low,? as indicated in Figure 3. The classifications of health risks for an African American single mother reflect a combination of the effects of personal health problems, the health problems of the dependent children of an African American single mother, and the health problems of other members of the household of an African American single mother for whose welfare the African American single mother is to some extent responsible."
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Welfare and Single Mothers, 2002.
A look at welfare and single mothers.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper is on the topic of welfare, minorities and single mothers. The paper answers the question: Has the number of families and children receiving welfare increased or decreased in the last 5 years?
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Aid for Single Mothers, 2002.
The paper looks at the effects of lower-income single-parent mothers on their children?s educational achievements.
1,877 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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The paper studies the ways in which specific children are able to succeed in school, with the focus on AFDC, or Aid to Families with Dependent Children. The paper first looks to define AFDC families, then gives statistics to illustrate the difficulties these children face in the academic environment. The writer also includes commentary by theorists who study this phenomenon.
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"Other scholars with the "cultural" perspective extend the impact of the negative socialization to the surrounding environment, including the neighborhood and the schools (Duncan, Hill, & Hoffman, 1988, p. 470). In reality, children from low-income single mother families live in poor neighborhoods and go to low-quality schools (Bennett, 1995, p. 25; Duncan, Hill, & Hoffman, 1988, p. 470). Since most of the school funding comes from local property taxes, poor districts have little funding to provide a decent education for their constituents (Horn, 1987, p. 66). In these neighborhoods, the role models for these children are often unemployed adults, criminals and juvenile delinquents. There are no resources for child development, such as playgrounds, child care, medical facilities and parks (Duncan & Brooks-Gunn, 1997, p. 71). Furthermore, to survive in these tough neighborhoods, the children are taught at a young age to be aggressive and intimidate other people?a behavior that is not helpful for performing well in school (Bower, 1994, p. 24)."
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Single Black Mothers and Welfare, 2002.
A study on the move from welfare to working for young single African American women in the U.S.A.
2,211 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This study examines the situation confronting African American single mothers in efforts to move from welfare to work. The hypothesis tested in this study holds that variations in educational skills, health status, and access to child-care affect the employment outlook for African American single mothers and, therefore, the probability that they will be able to successfully move from welfare to work. Social learning theory and theories based in social learning were reviewed and applied to the research concept for this study.
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"Social cognitive theory, thus, identifies two factors as primary determinants underlying the initiation and persistence of an adaptive behavior. First, the person must have self-efficacy with respect to the behavior. That is, the person must believe that he or she has the capability to perform the behavior in question under a number of different circumstances. Second, one must have some incentive to perform the behavior. More specifically, the expected positive outcomes of performing the behavior must outweigh the expected negative outcomes."
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Single-Mother Families, 2002.
A discussion of the phenomenon of single-mother families in terms of social policy history and modern realities.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper will research the issue of single-mother families from both internal and external perspectives. Research into the internal dynamics of these social units will be situated in context with the function and deficits of such units within society as a while. The research claim to be investigated is that single-mother families are - in economic terms - harmful to both parent and children. In terms of quality of home environment in single-mother households, it will be seen that it is impossible to make general statements in this regard given the large number of variables that may be seen to affect the outcome.
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Single-Mother Families, 2002.
A look at the negative impact of single-mother families on children through a literature review.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper will examine an article that deals specifically with single-mother, as opposed to single-parent families. The focus will be narrowed from a discussion of the negative influences of the institution of the single-parent family in terms of society in general, to an analysis of the negative impact single-mother families have upon children.
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Single State - Single Tax, 2006.
A review of the European Union and the battle over a common corporate income tax.
2,299 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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This paper takes a look at the historical development of the European Union. The paper discusses the relatively recent adoption of the Euro, the common European currency, and the possibility of a unified fiscal policy. According to the paper, some feel that the institution of a common tax system for all members is a form of submission to the whole - a further compromising of national rights, powers and traditions.
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"Still, the financial resources available to these countries are considerable smaller than those to be found in more developed free-market economies. The general inefficiencies of the old state-planned system left a residuum of glaringly lower levels of productivity, gross inefficiencies in production, and frequently, a record of financial malfeasance. Tax and other economic policies have been tailored to help the fledgling industries and financial institutions in Eastern Europe. The policies adopted are being applied to the newer member states, and even to some extent, toward non-members in Eastern Europe, as a way of establishing a sort of detente that might aid in the Union's further expansion."
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"Mother to Mother", 2004.
An examination of the book, "Mother to Mother", by Sindiwe Magona.
1,057 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper provides a critical analysis of the book, "Mother to Mother", by Sindiwe Magona. The book, "Mother to Mother", is a touching and elegant story of race relations and misunderstanding in South Africa. The paper explains how the author bases her book on a true incident, but looks at it from the eyes of a mother who loves her son but recognizes his inadequacies. It states that the book is a devastating look at apartheid, violence, and anger in a society long split between black and white.
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"This emotional book looks at both sides of a young white woman's murder in a black township in South Africa. The book begins with the haunting line "My son killed your daughter" (Magona 1), and that line grabs the reader from the beginning, and makes them want to learn more about the two families and their responsibilities to themselves, and the their community. The book covers only two days chronologically, but the author skillfully uses flashbacks to look back on her life and the life of her son, to illustrate the hatred and violence at work in South African society that created such a "monster" as her son and the other killers. The mother is not unaware that her child has turned into something she cannot control, but she is also aware that the lifestyle of poor blacks in a dominant white society has been the spark that created the fire under the murderers. Coming from a life without hope, how can they see anything else for themselves?"
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Mothers and Poverty, 2007.
A consideration of the issues surrounding single mothers and poverty.
754 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper attempts to define poverty in contemporary American society and in particular, how it affects single mothers. The paper looks at how social, cultural and economic factors all play a part in determining the conditions in which these single mothers live.
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"On average, single mothers are believed to have a lower education and less work ability than partnered parents do, and many single mothers have more difficulties securing work with adequate wages to raise their children (Cororan et al., 2000). The work they do manage to find seldom includes family-friendly policies and practices, such as paid sick leave and/or flexible working hours, while their personal circumstances often prevents them from obtaining higher wages, promotion, or job security. The vast majority of single mothers, in contrast to their partnered counterpart, is less able to pay for childcare and is less likely to have the benefit of a family member to help with childcare while they work."
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Single Moms on TV, 2005.
Examines the portrayal of single mothers in television programs.
1,581 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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The first major argument about single moms on TV was made by then-Vice President Dan Quayle who complained in a speech about the morality of "Murphy Brown" having a baby out of wedlock and raising it without a father. This paper shows that times have definitely changed since then, with more and more single mothers being portrayed in the American media as the norm. The paper mentions celebrities such as Reba McEntire and Shar Jackson and examines the public's perception of these women.
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"Famous country music star, Reba McEntire, also stars in a self-titled sitcom as a single mom, divorced, raising three children, a son-in-law and a granddaughter. Obviously, with her audience appeal to a mostly conservative "country" audience, the acceptance of a single mom- even as a comedy series- takes on more meaning. Single moms, in other words, are no longer anathema, or struggling frustrated widows, sacrificing all for their families. They are real-life, next-door neighbors and are therefore accepted as "belonging" to mainstream America., Quite a change from just a generation or two ago, when the norm for a "family" was "Ozzie and Harriet and "Leave it to Beaver", or the mix-n-match family of "The Brady Bunch.""
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The Success of Single Parent Families, 2006.
A discussion regarding the struggles facing single parents in the USA.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses how historically the concept of the single parent family in the United States has led to the belief that when one individual attempts to raise a child there will be hardships and family failure. This is contended because of the reliance of the family on one income and the dual roles that many single parents are forced to play in raising their children. Single mothers act as caregiver disciplinarian financial head of household and housekeeper. The paper further discusses how in addition to these responsibilities most single moms have full-time jobs, and statistics indicate that the majority of single mothers in the country receive no financial support from fathers. Yet, despite the abundance of negative elements that may be possible in the world of the single parent, there is an absolute possibility of success for the single parent to raise a family in this country.
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Caribbean Mothers and Stereotyping in Canada, 2008.
This paper discusses the issue of Caribbean women as single parents, focusing on political correctness and stereotyping in Canada.
3,175 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 91.95
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This paper discusses the conservatism of stereotyping Canadian- Caribbean women who are single parents. The writer notes that this can be done frequently by 'concerned' politically correct scholars and activists to assert they are attacking unwanted attitudes regarding 'women of colour' or 'Jamaican single mothers'. The writer expresses some of what is noticeable in educated circles in central Canada referring to single mothers of Caribbean backgrounds, in quite negative, distorting stereotypes that often miss practical or philosophical realities, notably those of religion and orientations other than the material. This paper's topic reinforces a simple reality that one is influenced by mass media materials if one is not alert to their influence as a danger.
Outline:
Introduction
Racism and 'Oppression'
School Failure and Gangs
The Impact of Slavery Reexamined
Class Struggle and Consumerism
'Fieldwork' - Speaking with People
Conclusion
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"The rest of the article refers to women of Caribbean origin having children when young, leaving school, living thereafter on social assistance or menial jobs. A stereotype of single mothers of Caribbean heritage in hopeless situations is now usual in a construction irritating single mothers who are achievers and sometimes excellent parents, able to provide constructive homes for their children on modest incomes. A strong bias in Philp's article is one of poverty always meaning severe disadvantage in contrast with a practicality and sense of priority found in Caribbean cultures as developed in ex-colonies of very limited resources till quite recently. Single mothers can be strongly aware of what is needed in life, and as stressed elsewhere in this paper, how to maintain their family's dignity, poverty not shameful when approached soundly, aware of how much worse off others are, trying one's best, valuing kin and conducting oneself well with others.
"Many contemporary Caribbean single mothers have had good role models in women raising children by themselves in more than one country."
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