In practice, laws providing for mothers' pensions tended to benefit

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Mothers' pensions, early forms of welfare in the United States, primarily benefited white widows. These laws were designed to provide financial support to widowed mothers with dependent children, reflecting societal values that prioritized aid for families deemed "deserving" of support, often excluding single mothers, women of color, and those from lower economic classes.

In Practice, Laws Providing for Mothers' Pensions Tended to Benefit