Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
welfare mother
noun
/ˈwɛlˌfɛr ˈmʌðər/
Definition
A welfare mother is a woman who receives government assistance to support herself and her children.
Examples
- The welfare mother struggled to make ends meet while providing for her children.
- Some people believe that the welfare mother stereotype is unfair and oversimplifies a complex issue.
Meaning
This term refers to mothers who depend on welfare programs to provide for their families, usually due to economic hardship.
Synonyms
- Assistance-receiving mother
- Social support recipient
- Government aid beneficiary
