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Results of Minnesota's Laws for Protection of Children Born Out of Wedlock

Results of Minnesota's Laws for Protection of Children Born Out of Wedlock

Paperback

General LawPoverty & Social WorkSocial Movements

ISBN10: 1025949781
ISBN13: 9781025949789
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 64
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.13 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Results of Minnesota's Laws for Protection of Children Born Out of Wedlock provides an in-depth sociological and legal analysis of the legislative measures enacted in early 20th-century Minnesota to support children born outside of marriage. Author Mildred Dennett Mudgett examines the efficacy of these pioneering laws, offering a detailed account of how legal protections translated into social realities for vulnerable children and their families.

The study explores the administrative and judicial processes involved in implementing child welfare policies, highlighting the transition toward more humanitarian and state-supported social services. By evaluating case studies and statistical data, the work sheds light on the challenges of social work and the progress made in securing legal recognition and financial support for children. This text is a valuable resource for understanding the historical development of family law and the evolution of the American social welfare system.

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