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THE INFLUENCE OF RACE ON HOUSING STABILITY IN SINGLE MOTHERS: AN EXAMINATION OF URBAN AND RURAL DIFFERENCES
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Department of Sociology, Oakridge University, Springfield, IL, USA
Abstract
This study examines the racial differences in residential stability among single mothers in the United States, exploring how various factors such as economic resources, social support, and racial discrimination affect their ability to maintain stable housing. Single mothers, especially those from marginalized racial and ethnic backgrounds, face unique challenges when it comes to securing long-term housing stability. Using data from national surveys and interviews with single mothers across different racial groups, this research identifies key patterns and factors that contribute to residential mobility and instability. The study finds that African American and Hispanic single mothers experience higher levels of residential instability compared to their White counterparts, and these differences are primarily linked to economic insecurity, discrimination, and systemic barriers in housing policies.
Keywords
Single mothers,
Residential stability,
Racial differences
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How to Cite
THE INFLUENCE OF RACE ON HOUSING STABILITY IN SINGLE MOTHERS: AN EXAMINATION OF URBAN AND RURAL DIFFERENCES. (2025). Global Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 4(03), 1-5. https://www.grpublishing.org/journals/index.php/gjhss/article/view/161
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