Hijos sanos y legítimos: sobre matrimonio y asistencia social en Argentina (1935-1948)

This analysis of the forms of social protection available in Argentina during 1935-48 pays special attention to the distinguishing aspects of infant mortality and birthrates in urbanized areas along the country's coastline. Different government public health institutions - such as pediatric and maternity institutes - undertook assistance work among single mothers, where moral teachings played an important role and where marriage was encouraged for its regulatory role in avoiding high rates of illegitimacy. In this task, physicians, visiting nurses, and social assistants from government institu...

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