An edition of Women and poverty in 21st century America
(2012)
Women and poverty in 21st century America
by Paula W. Dail
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"This volume offers a feminist perspective on the 21st century war on poverty, illustrated by the words of women forced to live every day with social policies. Topics include the struggles of daily life, crime, health care, education, employment, and a discussion of capitalism, inequality, greed, and moral obligation in a free society"--Provided by publisher.
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction-hustling backwards : 21st century poverty as it affects American women
How hard hard gets : the struggles of daily life on the bottom rung of the economic ladder
A man is not the answer : women and crime
The poor get sicker-and the sick get poor
Arithmetic or ovaries : poverty and women's educational achievement
Last stop on the bus line : the working life of poor women
She ain't heavy : she's my sister : political will, greed and moral obligation in a free society
Appendix I: Methodology and interview notes
Selected bibliography
Index.
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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