Promises I Can Keep

Introduction

'Promises I Can Keep' is a study of single mothers from poor urban neighborhoods. The study has focused on the increasing birthrate among women. The focus of this book is on child birth outside the wedlock. The authors of this book include Kathryn Edin and Maria Kefalas. The study has been conducted on the most blighted neighborhoods.

In the book, the authors have challenged the idea that the increase in birthrate in poor urban areas is due to the lack of awareness. The study has found out that the birthrate outside of wedlock is high in these regions because ...