Of 'Sluts' and 'Bastards'

Of 'Sluts' and 'Bastards' A Feminist Decodes the Child Welfare Debate

Hardback (30 Apr 1995)

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Publisher's Synopsis

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

Book information

ISBN: 9781567510676
Publisher: Common Courage Press
Imprint: Common Courage Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 362.70973
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 344
Weight: 408g
Height: 190mm
Width: 133mm
Spine width: 25mm