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Unequal Before Birth

Uncovering the Past & Shaping the Future of Maternity Leave Justice in the United States

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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Maternity leave impacts us all, yet research has left out a group of mothers who are most impacted by the unpaid maternity leave policy in the U.S. In Unequal Before Birth, using a theoretical framework and an innovative methodology, Ja'Nya Jenoch argues that the experiences of low-income, racialized mothers should be included in the maternity leave policy debate.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-11-26
Mått152 x 229 x 28 mm
Vikt503 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieContemporary Perspectives on Social Inequalities in the United States
Antal sidor240
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9781666908473

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List of FiguresList of TablesPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbbreviationsPart IIntroductionChapter 1: The Social Landscape of Maternity LeaveChapter 2: Women’s Labor Force ParticipationChapter 3: Work on, Work off-The Paradox of Maternity LeavePart IIChapter 4: The History of Maternity Leave PolicyChapter 5: The American WayChapter 6: Decentralized PoliciesPart IIIChapter 7: Maternity Leave Research Framework & Practices in the U.S.Chapter 8: Contemporary Maternity Leave ResearchChapter 9: Special Considerations in Maternity LeaveChapter 10: The Path to Towards Maternity Leave JusticeAppendixReferences

"Unequal Before Birth is a powerful and necessary intervention in the discourse on maternity leave, moving beyond policy description to expose the deeply embedded inequalities shaping the experiences of low-income and racialised mothers. As the author rightly notes, ‘if we believe that human life matters, then society’s number one priority would be to give all human life the best chances for survival starting from birth.’ This book compellingly demonstrates how far current systems fall short of that ideal. By integrating sociocultural history, theory, and lived experience into a coherent and accessible framework, it not only explains the persistence of inequality but also provides a foundation for meaningful reform. This is an essential resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners committed to advancing maternity leave justice."