The Politics of Parenthood
Child Care, Women's Rights, and the Myth of the Good Mother
Published on 1. March 1994
320 pages
978-1-101-65145-2 (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.
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The Politics of Parenthood
Child Care,Women's Rights,And the Myth of the Good Mother
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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.
Content
- Intro
- About the Author
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Preface and Acknowledgments
- Contents
- Introduction: The Problem
- I: Searching for Solutions
- II: Father Care, Other Care
- III: Mother Care, Other Care
- IV: Reinforcing the Mother-Care Tradition, 1900-1930
- V: Extending the Mother-Care Tradition, 1930-1960
- VI: Challenging the Mother-Care Tradition, 1960-1980
- VII: The Mother-Care Tradition Renewed, 1980-1988
- VIII: Toward a National Child-Care Policy, 1988-1990
- IX: The Next Agenda
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index
