The Politics of Parenthood
Child Care,Women's Rights,And the Myth of the Good Mother
Published on 27. January 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-14-023360-5 (ISBN)
Description
A distinguished scholar presents a landmark historical perspective on parenthood in America. This trailblazing book suggests that behind the rhetoric of maternal responsibility are issues of power, resources, and control.
"Berry's book could be a significant impetus for corporate executives and political leaders, conservatives and liberals, and mothers and fathers to support parental involvement that is gender-free."--The Washington Post Book World.
"Berry's book could be a significant impetus for corporate executives and political leaders, conservatives and liberals, and mothers and fathers to support parental involvement that is gender-free."--The Washington Post Book World.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
353 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-14-023360-5 (9780140233605)
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Mary Frances Berry
The Politics of Parenthood
Child Care, Women's Rights, and the Myth of the Good Mother
E-Book
03/1994
Penguin Books
€7.99
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Person
Mary Frances Berry was born in Nashville, Tennessee. She received a bachelor's and master's degree from Howard University, a doctorate in history from the University of Michigan, and a juris doctor degree from the University of Michigan Law School. Dr. Berry was the assistant secretary for education in the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. She has received 30 honorary doctoral degrees and numerous awards for her public service and scholarly activities, including the NAACP's Roy Wilkins Award and Image Award, the Rosa Parks Award of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. She has also received the Hubert H. Humphrey Civil Rights Award from the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights. In addition to having been the chairperson of the U.S. Civil Rights Commission for 11 years, Dr. Berry is the Geraldine R. Segal Professor of American Social Thought at the University of Pennsylvania, where she teaches history and law.