I didn't work this hard just to get married : successful single black women speak out

by Nika C. Beamon

Paper Book, 2009

Status

Available

Call number

Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies / Beamon

Publication

Chicago : Lawrence Hill Books, c2009.

Description

Through lively and revealing interviews with women from various walks of life, this account speaks directly to the single black woman's experience, addressing unique challenges such as income discrepancies between genders, the high rate of male incarceration, and the ""Baby Mama Syndrome."" Women discuss the false expectations they face from men, from families, and from friends as well as reevaluate dating, single home ownership, career choices, having children?or not?and caring for aged parents. Their conclusion: singlehood, whether temporary or perm

Call number

Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies / Beamon

Language

ISBN

9781556528194
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