Unequal Before Birth

Uncovering the Past & Shaping the Future of Maternity Leave Justice in the United States

Ja'Nya Jenoch (Author)

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Unequal Before Birth

Uncovering the Past & Shaping the Future of Maternity Leave Justice in the United States

Ja'Nya Jenoch (Author)

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Maternity leave impacts us all, yet research has left out a group of mothers who are most impacted by the unpaid maternity leave policy in the U.S. In Unequal Before Birth, using a theoretical framework and an innovative methodology, Ja'Nya Jenoch argues that the experiences of low-income, racialized mothers should be included in the maternity leave policy debate.

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List of Figures
List of Tables
Preface
Acknowledgments
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Part I

Introduction
Chapter 1: The Social Landscape of Maternity Leave
Chapter 2: Women's Labor Force Participation
Chapter 3: Work on, Work off-The Paradox of Maternity Leave

Part II

Chapter 4: The History of Maternity Leave Policy
Chapter 5: The American Way
Chapter 6: Decentralized Policies

Part III

Chapter 7: Maternity Leave Research Framework & Practices in the U.S.
Chapter 8: Contemporary Maternity Leave Research
Chapter 9: Special Considerations in Maternity Leave
Chapter 10: The Path to Towards Maternity Leave Justice
Appendix
References

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Published	29 Oct 2026
Format	Ebook (PDF)
Edition	1st
Pages	268
ISBN	9798216268000
Imprint	Bloomsbury Academic
Illustrations	10 b/w
Series	Contemporary Perspectives on Social Inequalities in the United States
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing

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Ja'Nya Jenoch

Ja'Nya Jenoch is Visiting Assistant Professor at R…

"Unequal Before Birth is a powerful and necessary intervention in the discourse on maternity leave, moving beyond policy description to expose the deeply embedded inequalities shaping the experiences of low-income and racialised mothers. As the author rightly notes, 'if we believe that human life matters, then society's number one priority would be to give all human life the best chances for survival starting from birth.' This book compellingly demonstrates how far current systems fall short of that ideal. By integrating sociocultural history, theory, and lived experience into a coherent and accessible framework, it not only explains the persistence of inequality but also provides a foundation for meaningful reform. This is an essential resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners committed to advancing maternity leave justice."

Abigail Opoku Mensah, University of Professional Studies, Accra