On her own
Subtitle: growing up inthe shadow of the American dream
By: Ruth Sidel.
Publisher: Viking
Published: 1990
Place of publication: New York, N.Y., U.S.A
Language: eng
Number of pages: 276
Subjects: Women -- United States -- Social conditions.; Young women -- United States -- Attitudes.
Description: Interviews with a variety of women of many different ages who tell of their lives, their priorities, their conflicts and concerns. What became clear was, the American dream still lives on. Women believe they can and must make their own way in life, can and must provide for themselves materially, can and must take control of their own lives.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (259-263).