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Lesbian Mothers and the Law, 2002.
This paper discusses the legal history of the struggle of lesbian mothers in the United States.
1,865 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 12 sources, MLA, AU$ 86.95
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This paper explains that many gay parents have had to battle contentious custody disputes in the courts across America in order to become parents through adoption or to remain the parents of their own natural children. The author points out that the basic issue a court must address when a matter of custody or visitation dispute arises between a child?s biological parents or third party,is whether any proposed action is in the best interest of the child. he paper relates that the State of Virginia court appeared to suggest that a lesbian mother, Sharon Bottoms, forgo any kind of romantic relationship in order to retain custody or even visitation of her child.
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"Prior to the period of growing visibility of the gay and lesbian community in the 1960?s and 70?s there were virtually no documented cases in which a mother?s lesbianism became an issue within a custody dispute. With more women leaving their heterosexual marriages and beginning their lives openly as lesbians, the courts were forced to decide the fate of the children of those women using archaic legal statutes that easily concealed their homophobia."
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Children of Lesbian Mothers, 1996.
Effects of lesbian parenting on psychosocial functioning, emotional health, sexual identity and self-esteem, compared to heterosexual mothers.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 13 sources, AU$ 138.95
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"CHILDREN OF LESBIAN MOTHERS
Introduction
It is estimated that between 1.5 and 5 million lesbians reside with their children in the United States. Many of these women decided to have children, with or without partners, after coming out as lesbians. Despite the rapid growth of this population, few studies have examined this alternative family form.
The paucity of research in this area is especially important considering Lewin's (1981), report that a common belief held by American society is that parent homosexuality adversely affects children and that the belief has been utilized to deny custody to many lesbian mothers. Since losing custody of one's children is associated with strong emotional and psychological suffering on.."
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Lesbian Mothering, 2002.
Looks at the negative opinion of lesbian parenting held by society and how society continues to construct this negative opinon.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 128.95
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This essay discusses how the heterosexist elites in society have tried to impose a negative slant on lesbian parenting. This is why same-sex orientation has often been portrayed as a learned pathology that has been passed from generation to generation by role modeling. This is the way that the society socially constructs homophobia within the society at large. As a result, homosexual parenting has also been vilified.
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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, AU$ 54.95
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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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Three Types of Mothers, 2006.
Lists, classifies, and discusses three different types of mothers and their parenting style.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 38.95
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Most people can describe their mothers and list the wonderful things they did for them as a child. Other people tell horror stories about their mothers. Parenting does not come with an instruction book so mothers learn by reading, watching, or trial and error. In this classification of mothers, three different types of mothers are discussed: Super Moms, soccer Mothers, and single mothers.
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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, AU$ 127.95
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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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Single African-American Mothers, 2008.
A review of the social welfare aspects of of the Great Society and the Welfare Reform Act of 1996 with regard to single African-American mothers.
1,922 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 88.95
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This paper reviews two approaches in social work to single African-American mothers and poverty. The first approach, practiced during the "Great Society" era of the 1960s and 1970s, focused on state-provided welfare, housing and other assistance for single African-American mothers and their families. The second era, starting with the Welfare Reform Act of 1996, focused on integrating poor African-American mothers into the workforce, and providing support services to insure that those mothers could support their children, learn a trade, and become self-supporting. Specifically, this paper presents a sociologically-oriented study of both approaches, establishing what works and why, and what elements can be improved. The paper discusses the two programs in three parts: (1) it explains the goals and implementation of the Great Society program, (2) it explains the goals and implementation of the Welfare Reform Act, and (3) it compares and contrasts the two programs, with a sociological analysis of the outcomes and consequences for social workers.
Outline:
Introduction
The Great Society: Goals and Implementation
Background and Purpose of the Great Society
Actual Implementation
The Social Challenge: Needed Assistance Wasn't Available
Welfare Reform Act, 1996
Background
Concerns about TANF and Current Welfare Programs
Conclusion
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"The ambitious programs called on a significant increase in social workers. At the time, there were only 2,000 social workers in HEW, but the need was estimated at 35,000 in order to implement the imperatives of the CAP and the "War on Poverty." The predictable result was that many of the new hires had no experience, academic or working, in social work. By the time of the renewal of the act, in 1967, Congress attempted to modify the AFDC, or Aid to Families with Dependent Children, portion of the act in order to address concerns about absent fathers. The perverse effect was that those who had a father present were penalized, while those who were single mothers without an actual, even common-law, husband found their welfare payments reduced. In addition, AFDC provisions paid single mothers additional monthly amounts for each new child. The result was that, by 1970, poverty had been reduced, but the rate of single-parent families increased substantially."
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Surrogate Mothers, 2002.
A discussion of the issues involved in being and using surrogate mothers, including a look at the pertinent legal issues.
2,557 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 15 sources, MLA, AU$ 112.95
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This paper analyzes the topic of surrogate mothers, discussing the many considerations to be taken into account when deciding to be a surrogate mother or selecting a surrogate mother. The paper provides information about laws concerning surrogate mothers, from various countries. Also illustrated are the sensitive issues for the surrogate mother to deal with after birth of the baby.
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"Surrogate mothers have many battles to face giving their babies to the set of parents that want to receive them. ?Between 50 and 100 babies a year are born to surrogate mothers in Britain? (Henderson 2). Italy is against using surrogate mothers for childless couples (Australian 1). Should couples that have had children be allowed to use surrogate mothers? What are the problems of selecting a surrogate mother? What are the steps to having a baby from a surrogate mother? If the surrogate mother has more than one baby, what happens? Are the proposed parents mandated to take more than one baby? What about expenses? Surrogate mothers offer hope to couples that have not been able to have a baby with the natural childbirth and to couples who have married for the second time who desire to have a baby, but there are many decisions that should be made first."
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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, AU$ 126.95
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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 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, AU$ 44.95
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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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Mothers with Depressive Symptoms, 2005.
This paper is a critical review of an article from the "Journal of Nursing Scholarship" (2001) by J.H. Horowits and M. Bell, et. al. describing their research to promote responsiveness between mothers with depressive symptoms and their infants.
820 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 42.95
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This paper explains that the stated purpose of the conducted research was to examine whether an interactive coaching intervention could be utilized to promote healthy responsiveness between mothers who are depressed during pregnancy and their infants. The author points out that the research design was solidly grounded in prior developmental models which examined child development and utilized an
experimental design; however, the sample size was relatively small (116 people) and the presentation of the final data and conclusions could be improved by comparing each of the result segments with the hypotheses presented in the introduction of the article. The paper stresses that the article underscores the importance of nurses using preventive measures when interacting with mothers at high risk for postpartum depression.
Table of Contents
Critical Analysis of Purpose
Review of Literature
Research Design
Data Collection
Ethics
Presentation of Data/Conclusions
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"The authors do an adequate job of defining why postpartum depression may pose a risk to both mothers and their babies in the post delivery period. The cite studies which suggests that mothers suffering from the disorder are more withdrawn and hostile, more avoidant, discontent and less affectionate with their babies. All of these factors have the potential according to other research backing the study to affect the infant's growth and development."
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Mothers? Memories, 2002.
Analyzes the article "Accuracy of Mothers' Memories of Conversations with their Preschool Children" (Bruck, Ceci and Francoeur).
1,075 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 54.95
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This paper discusses the research, methodology used and implications of the article "Accuracy of Mothers' Memories of Conversations with their Preschool Children", by M. Bruck, S.J, Ceci and E. Francoeur, which appeared in the March 1999 issue of "Journal of Experimental Psychology". The paper shows that the research examined how, whether and to what extent mothers could remember conversations with their small children and suggested implications for forensic uses by adults of childhood reports.
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"Dependent variables for transcript recognition had to do with (1) the accuracy of mothers' identification or "detection" of each of the independent variables in a transcript, plus (1a) identification of whether surface-structure change was of speaker attribution or of switching of spontaneous and prompted response; and (2) accuracy of mothers' corrections of independent variables identified as inaccurate, plus (2a) accuracy of mothers' changes of speaker attribution and/or whether a response had been spontaneous or prompted."
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Mothers' Interaction with Adolescent Children, 2008.
An analysis of African/Afro-Caribbean mothers from East London and how their beliefs influence their interaction with their adolescent children.
7,024 words (approx. 28.1 pages), 64 sources, APA, AU$ 227.95
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This paper explores some of the parenting beliefs of church attending ethnic minority mothers. It specifically examines African/Afro-Caribbean mothers from East London. The paper discusses their values and beliefs in relation to their daily interactions with their teenage children. It analyzes the data using an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) approach to ascertain emergent themes and structures.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Purpose of the Study
Research plan
Introduction
Relationship Between Systems of Meaning and Mental Health
Religion
Therapeutic Work and the Use of Religion as a System of Meaning
Debates Relating to Religion and Spirituality in Work with Family Systems
Belief
Religion and Effective Family Functioning
This Seems to be a New Section on Methodology
Motherhood and Ethnic Minority Women
The Growth of Church Attendance in Minority Groups in the UK
Suicide
Conclusion
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"Incredibly powerful and talented Black lesbian and bisexual women have either isolated themselves in lonely closets or succumbed to drug addiction, and even committed suicide because they feared both societal and familial rejection. From a historical perspective, the pressure lesbians faced in the past is understood. However, even today, black lesbians in the upper echelons of society still have to choose between silence and success (Asanti, 2001). Until the year 1969, most people who identified as GLB generally could not be open about their sexual orientation and publicly respected in the United States, unlike to European countries. Same-gender sexual behavior has existed throughout history;. However, until about 1850 the labels heterosexual, lesbian, and gay male did not exist in Western societies. Many adolescents are likely to experience sexual interests and behaviors for the first time in their lives during puberty. Many sexual attraction, but not self-label as lesbian or gay male (Anhalt et al., 1998)."
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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, AU$ 38.95
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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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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, AU$ 48.95
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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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Mothers-in-Law, 2006.
A look at the role of mothers-in-law in literature and in real life.
1,899 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 87.95
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This paper uses the roles of the mothers-in-law in the novels "Tartuffe" by Moliere and "The Stone Angel" by Margarette Laurence to demonstrate how the mother-in-law can hold a considerable amount of influence over her grown and married children's lives, whatever her role or relationship with family members and in-laws.
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"Over the years, the role of mother-in-law has taken on many different forms. The stereotypical view of a mother-in-law is that of an overprotective and overbearing woman who sticks her nose into the relationships of her offspring and causes nothing but problems. While this has surely happened at some point during nearly every relationship, mother-in-laws are much more than that. Maintaining a good relationship with a mother-in-law is a very important part of any relationship because of the power that she holds over other members of the family. In fact, the entire outcome of a relationship can depend on how one handles his or her mother-in-law. In the play "Tartuffe," by Moliere, Tartuffe is able to manipulate Madame Pernelle into believing that he is a man of God who has nothing but good intentions. This allows Tartuffe to gain access to the family, despite the fact that nearly everyone else had trust issues with him. At the same time, however, in the novel The Stone Angel, by Margaret Laurence, Doris does not have a good relationship with her mother-in-law and her marriage suffers because of this."
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