Overview :Early in the twentieth century, maternal and child welfare evolved from a private family responsibility into a matter of national policy. In... Read More
Overview :In the past quarter century, "bad" mothers have moved noticeably toward center stage in American culture. While Susan Smith will eventually ... Read More
Overview :Between 1907 and 1937, thirty-two states legalized the sterilization of more than 63,000 Americans. In Fixing the Poor, Molly Ladd-Taylor te... Read More