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crack mothers  

Definition

  • Crack mothers illustrates how the overexposure of a racial or ethnic stereotype can wrongfully influence the treatment of a specific group of people. This entry examines the social construction of crack mothers, media portrayals, prenatal effects of cocaine, and legal issues. [Source: Encyclopedia of Race and Crime; Crack Mothers]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-G41V3BSH-D

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