Misconceptions : unmarried motherhood and the Ontario Children of Unmarried Parents Act, 1921 to 1969 /

Misconceptions argues that child welfare measures which simultaneously seek to rescue children and punish errant women will not, and cannot, succeed in alleviating child or maternal poverty.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Chambers, Lori, 1965-
Autor Corporativo: Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Toronto : Published for the Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History by University of Toronto Press, ©2007.
Colección:Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History series.
Temas:
Ontario. > Children of Unmarried Parents Act.
Ontario > Children of Unmarried Parents Act.
1900-1999
Unmarried mothers > Legal status, laws, etc. > Ontario.
Unmarried mothers > Ontario > Social conditions > 20th century.
Parent and child (Law) > Ontario.
Public welfare > Ontario > History > 20th century.
Mères célibataires > Droit > Ontario.
Mères célibataires > Ontario > Conditions sociales > 20e siècle.
Parents et enfants > Droit > Ontario.
Aide sociale > Ontario > Histoire > 20e siècle.
HISTORY > Canada > Post-Confederation (1867- )
LAW > Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice.
Parent and child (Law)
Public welfare.
Unmarried mothers > Legal status, laws, etc.
Unmarried mothers > Social conditions.
Ontario.
Electronic books.
History.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. 'Such a program of legislation': illegitimacy and law reform
  • 2. 'Doubtful of her veracity': procedures and judgment under the Children of Unmarried Parents Act
  • 3. 'I did not bring this child into the world by myself': stories of unwed pregnancy
  • 4. 'Best for our babies': the adoption mandate
  • 5. 'Haunted by bills': lone motherhood and poverty
  • 6. 'Known as Mrs S': cohabitation and the Children of Unmarried Parents Act.

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