posted on 2019-07-23, 09:43authored byNiamh Ní Chearúil
In the following article the author examines the negative stereotyping of lone mothers. She establishes the existence of stereotypes and explains their functionality in supporting a neo-liberal agenda. She asserts that such constructions are not simply an historical artefact and presents recent examples, highlighting the ongoing challenge presented by the negative stereotyping of lone mothers. In the main, her article focuses on deconstructing and countering the assertions that support such stereotypes, exposing their erroneous nature.