num_pages: 344
description: A feminist response to the welfare issue, revealing the link between the issue of welfare the will to punish "sluts" and that of child welfare intervention to remove their "bastards." Explores the roots of reactionary attitudes on welfare, and gives voice to women on welfare, children in foster care, foster parents, and caseworkers. For students and general readers. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
language: English
title: Of 'Sluts' and 'Bastards': A Feminist Decodes the Child Welfare Debate
titlecomplete: Of 'Sluts' and 'Bastards': A Feminist Decodes the Child Welfare Debate
ratings_count: 4
publisher: Common Courage Pr