Maternalism Reconsidered: Motherhood, Welfare and Social Policy in the Twentieth Century (International Studies in Social History Book 20)
by Rebecca Jo Plant, Marian Van Der Klein, Nichole Sanders, Lori R. Weintrob
Maternalism Reconsidered explores the pivotal role of motherhood in twentieth-century welfare and social policy. This collection reexamines maternalist approaches across international contexts, shedding light on their influence on social history and reform efforts. Ideal for scholars of gender, policy, and history.
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Maternalism Reconsidered delves into the intersections of motherhood, welfare, and social policy during the twentieth century. The book offers a critical reassessment of maternalist ideologies and their impacts on societal structures.
Through an international lens, it examines how welfare policies evolved in response to notions of motherhood and family. Contributors analyze historical contexts that shaped social reforms and gender roles.
The volume highlights the complexities of maternalism in various national settings, providing insights into its enduring influence on social history. It serves as a key resource for understanding policy dynamics over the century.
Part of the International Studies in Social History series, this work encourages further exploration of welfare systems and their ties to maternal frameworks.
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