Welfare stigma among low-income, African American single mothers

Robin L. Jarrett

doi:10.2307/585165

Welfare stigma among low-income, African American single mothers

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Abstract

This article conceptualizes the stigmatization process that is associated with the use of Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) programs. A symbolic interactionist perspective the delineates the dynamics of stigma is used to frame the experiences of impoverised African American women who participate in such programs. Findings from a series of qualitative focus group interviews are used to assess current discussions of stigma and to inform efforts to reduce stigma.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	368-374
Number of pages	7
Journal	Family Relations
Volume	45
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2307/585165
State	Published - Oct 1996
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

African American families
Policy
Single parents
Social stigma
Welfare

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Education
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)

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