1. Legal background of social legislation
Part One: Husband, wife, size and quality of familiy, and the state
2. The historical background of the family: Early history
3. The historical background of the family: English common law and statutory history
4. Marriage in American jurisdictions
5. Marriage in American jurisdictions, continued
6. Divorce in modern American jurisdictions
7. Birth control
8. Sterilization
Part Two: Parent, child, and the state
9. Rights and duties of parents
10. Guardian and ward
11. Child welfare services
12. Adoption
13. CHildren of unmarried parents
14. Juvenile and domestic relations court
Part Three: The dependent and the state
15. The secularization of relief
16. History of English poor law policies
17. History of care of the poor in Massachusetts
18. Prevailing poor relief legislation in the United States: Unit of administration, definitions, responsibility of relatives, etc.
19. Prevailing poor relief legislation in the United States: Settlement
20. Emergency legislation for unemployment relief: History and policies
21. Emergency legislation for unemployment relief: Programs and projects
22. The social secuity act: Old age assistance
23. The social security act: Old age insurance and unemployment insurance features
24. The social security act: Blind assistance, aid to dependent children, and service features