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The nanny case: why working mothers were really the ones on trial

Article Abstract:

The case filed against nanny Louise Woodward by Deborah Eappen reveals how working mothers are being more evaluated in the courtroom. Working mothers who leave their children in other people's care are criticized as selfish and unworth to be mothers. Woodward was convicted for causing the death of Eappen's son.

Author: Holcomb, Betty, Weissman, Michaele
Publisher: MacDonald Communications
Publication Name: Working Mother
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0278-193X
Year: 1998
Cases, Au pairs, Woodward, Louise, Eappen, Deborah

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Why is everybody picking on working moms?

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Working mothers have faced heavy criticism from various media sources in recent months. Five perpetuated myths are refuted to demonstrate that working mothers and their children benefit. Women are not responsible for the social problems that exist.

Author: Holcomb, Betty
Publisher: MacDonald Communications
Publication Name: Working Mother
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0278-193X
Year: 1992
Social aspects, Analysis, Social policy

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Working mothers on trial

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More working mothers are losing custody of their children in divorce since more judges believe the mothers are too aggressive or career-oriented to properly care for their children. Cases in which such a double standard is applied are described.

Author: Holcomb, Betty
Publisher: MacDonald Communications
Publication Name: Working Mother
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0278-193X
Year: 1995
Laws, regulations and rules, Custody of children, Child custody

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