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... > social science subjects > sociology > family studies > motherhood encyc > issues in motherhood > lone mothers
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > family studies > motherhood encyc > issues in motherhood > lone mothers
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > family studies > motherhood encyc > issues in motherhood > lone mothers
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > family studies > motherhood encyc > issues in motherhood > lone mothers

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lone mothers  

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  • A lone mother (also known as a single parent), is a mother who cares for one or more children without the assistance of another parent in the home. The legal definition of lone parenthood or lone motherhood can vary internationally and occur for a variety of reasons. [Source: Encyclopedia of Motherhood; Lone Mothers]

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