Lone Parent Families

Appropriate as supplemental reading for courses in Social Policy and Social Studies that examine the role of parenting in society. The subject of lone mothers is a controversial and highly topical social and political issue. This unique core text examines the key issues in the debate, and assesses their impact on the UK and other countries in a comprehensive and accessible way. Broad in scope, it covers a wide range of issues including gender roles, the relationship of the family and the state, and the relationship between social policy and labour market policy.

Rowlingson, Karen; Mckay, Stephen

PART ONE. THE CONTEXT 1. Lone parent families today 2. The fall and rise of lone parenthood 3. Thinking about lone parenthood 4. . The role of the state PART TWO. LONE PARENT FAMILIES AND SOCIAL POLICY 5. Poverty and social security 6. Work and employment 7. Care and welfare of children 8. Non-resident parents and child support 9. Health, housing and hardship 10. Conclusions Appendix 1: Sources of quantitative data on lone parent families Appendix 2: Useful internet sites References Index