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The formation of female-headed hoseholds in poor urban sectors in Colima, Mexico: a five-case analysis

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: This paper analyses the factors that led women from urban areas of medium-sized cities of western Mexico to become the head of the household. The paper aims to discuss the reasons that led women to break with their partners as well as the pathsthey followed to become the head of the household. The paper presents the results of research on this subject carried out throughout 2007 in Colima, Mexico. The study aims to show that the formation of alternative forms of domestic and family life isa consequence of external phenomena such as globalization, cultural, historical and political factors.

Source: Sociedade e Cultura

DOI: 10.5216/sec.v12i2.7992

Authors: ANA JOSEFINA CUEVAS HERNÁNDEZ, CARLOS DAVID SOLORIO PÉREZ

Institution: Universidad de Colima

Language: English

Topic: Family Dynamics and Relationships

Subfield: Demography

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Reduced inequalities, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2072622629

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Cites: 11

Cited by: 1

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