Promises I Can Keep: Why Poor Women Put Motherhood before Marriage, with a New Preface

by Kathryn Edin, Maria Kefalas

Sociology Family Studies

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A sociological study exploring why many poor women in America prioritize motherhood over marriage, based on in-depth interviews and research.

ISBN-13 9780520271463 ASIN 0520271467 Views 297 Publisher University of California Press Year 2011 Edition Revised Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 320 Created March 25, 2026 Updated August 11, 2026

About This Book

Promises I Can Keep examines the choices of poor women regarding family and marriage.

The book draws on interviews and research to understand social patterns.

It discusses economic and cultural factors influencing decisions about motherhood.

The new preface provides updated context and reflections on ongoing trends.

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