title: Single-parent, female-headed families in Western Europe:  social change and response.
abstract: Trends in single-parent, female-headed families in Western Europe are analyzed and compared.  The authors "explore the 'single-parent family' phenomenon in Western Europe, the factors that account for the growth in the numbers of these families, how these families are perceived and the policy responses in the different countries; we also note some patterns."  Data are from a variety of sources.  Some comparisons are made with the situation in the United States.
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Kamerman
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Kahn
mesh_terms: D019049:Developed Countries; D005060:Europe; D005191:Family Characteristics; D016656:Family Planning Policy; D011640:Public Policy; D012106:Research; D020954:Single-Parent Family
keywords: Comparative Studies; Developed Countries; Europe; Family And Household; Family Characteristics; Family Policy; One Parent Family--women; Policy; Research Methodology; Social Policy; Studies