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.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Chambers, Lori, 1965-
Corporate Author: Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Toronto : Published for the Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History by University of Toronto Press, ©2007.
Series:Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History series.
Subjects:
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.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 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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