The quality of urban life for African-American low-income working single women with young children living in two New York City neighborhoods.
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Title
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The quality of urban life for African-American low-income working single women with young children living in two New York City neighborhoods.
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Identifier
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AAI9807929
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identifier
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9807929
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Creator
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Fanos, Irene.
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Contributor
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Adviser: David Chapin
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Date
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1997
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Psychology, Social | Women's Studies | Urban and Regional Planning | Sociology, Public and Social Welfare
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study was to identify the conflicts women experience when they attempt to achieve time to do as they wish independent of children. Twenty-three African-American low-income single working women with children under the age of six participated in in-depth interviews. This exploratory study was based on the tradition of grounded theory to discover the socio-physical qualities parents face as they attempt to meet the needs of their family and themselves. The concept of the built environment was defined by the women's interaction with child care services, employment, transportation, and neighborhood services.;The intention of the study was to present the lives of these women within the context of the urban environment. The concept of free time was not limited to the hours at home but was to be understood within the dynamic of their many roles: person, mother, employee and family member.;The study focused on two New York City neighborhoods with similar characteristics. One neighborhood had more city-sponsored child care spaces available than the other. The women selected in each neighborhood were divided into two groups: those that used City-sponsored child care; and those that used other forms of child care.;For single mothers, who were the sole financial source for their families, the notion of free-time was often difficult to achieve and often not recognized as essential. It has been documented that the lack of free time is detrimental to a person's health.;Another purpose of the study was to develop suggestions for directions for future research to eliminate or ameliorate the conflicts identified. For future research, the findings suggest a wide range of topics and questions to explore. For example, how do we increase the number, location and variety of child care services? can high-wage employment opportunities be provided more evenly distributed in New York City rather than isolated in Manhattan business districts? how can entertainment or learning facilities for children of all ages (young children to teenagers) be accessible to or integrated into the community, and admittances made reasonably priced?
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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PQT Legacy CUNY.xlsx
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degree
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Ph.D.
