Damned Whores and God's Police: The Colonization of Women in AustraliaIdeology of sexism in Australia, the nexus of oppression, sexist stereotypes past and present. |
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Page 127
... Mothers ' allowance Children's allowance Supplementary assistance - $ 36 $ 6 ( if the mother has custody of at least one child under six or a child who is an invalid ; otherwise the allowance is $ 4 ) $ 5.50 for each child $ 5 ...
... Mothers ' allowance Children's allowance Supplementary assistance - $ 36 $ 6 ( if the mother has custody of at least one child under six or a child who is an invalid ; otherwise the allowance is $ 4 ) $ 5.50 for each child $ 5 ...
Page 140
... mothers are seen as suspect . Mothers who do not have husbands – for whatever reason are in a half - way category . Their maternal status is praised , their inability to attract or to keep a man is regarded as cause for suspicion and ...
... mothers are seen as suspect . Mothers who do not have husbands – for whatever reason are in a half - way category . Their maternal status is praised , their inability to attract or to keep a man is regarded as cause for suspicion and ...
Page 336
... mothers . Mothers ' Clubs were attached to most kindergartens and the teachers who were invariably the daughters of wealthy parents and were working for pocket - money wages " 1 - visited the homes of their pupils to instruct the mothers ...
... mothers . Mothers ' Clubs were attached to most kindergartens and the teachers who were invariably the daughters of wealthy parents and were working for pocket - money wages " 1 - visited the homes of their pupils to instruct the mothers ...
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