Hello guys my name is adelle, my mum has been single for years and after watching her whilst I was growing up I have decided to look into the stigma surrounding single mothers and how they feel about it. Im just wondering if anyone would talk to me about their experiences? If i asked some questions? Please help Adelle
I don't notice any sort of stigma about being a single parent, no one says anything to me anyway, nothing negative, I get lots of positive comments though and I enjoy being a single parent and you can ask me anything : )
Hi Louise that would be great, Im doing it as an undergraduate sociology course and I don't think there is enough decent research about the experience of single mothers themselves. My intention was a survey, a simple anonymous questionnaire that I will formulate in the next few weeks. I want to know more about the way in which women perceive themselves as mothers and whether they have ever felt like part of a singled out group because they do not or have not in the past had a partner.
Even if you don't feel that way it would be really great too, because I just need a range of different view points.
Its completely confidential so when I write it up no names will be used and I will write a note about this for the mums to see.
Let me know if you find this suitable and you are happy to participate.
Adelle
I am happy to participate. I am a single 'older' Mum. I have a son who has just turned 8. I haven't had a partner in the last 8 years, although occassionally my ex (not my son's father) shows up.
I will help.
Hello
I should be fast asleep by now, but want to comment.. I have had both positive and negative experiences as a single parent, and just by definition know that single parents are classed as belonging to a lower social class than other groups. Is it social class four or five. I think there is a stigma attached to it as some people (from personal experience) think that we get lots of help on benefits etc and choose this for this reason. I personally feel though thats someone elses opinion, and I wouldn't want to label myself. There is an saying about 'walking a mile in someone else's shoes' before judging someone..
Hi again adelleven
Are you going to include single dads as well?
What I will do is to contact our main office and mention that you would like to do this, it sounds as if there are a few people willing to participate, myself included.
Hi
I would also like to participate
Hi louise, yes this would be great, mainly single mothers but anyone can comment. Im just in the process of looking at my questions
Hello Adelle
Are you doing this as part of a college course? Are you wanting to circulate a survey? Maybe you could tell us more about this and want it would involve for participants.