RT Book
T1 Women and poverty in 21st century America
A1 Dail, Paula W.
LA English
PP Jefferson, NC u.a.
PB McFarland
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1617219746
AB 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
AB "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
NO Includes bibliographical references and index
CN HV1445
SN 9780786449033
K1 Poor women : United States
K1 Poverty : United States
K1 United States : Economic conditions : 21st century
K1 USA : Frau : Armut