From Stumbling Blocks to Stepping Stones Candace Vittorini Relying on scientific studies and

Relying on scientific studies and empirical evidence from the authors' careers in the field

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activity exercises and chapter summaries make this an accessible reference for social work students and practitioners

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From Stumbling Blocks to Stepping Stones Candace Vittorini Relying on scientific studies andWhether in popular culture, academic research, or public consciousness, African American women are often defined by their presumed poverty or lack of education. In this unique antidote to public perception, Kathleen F. Slevin and C. Ray Wingrove focus on the experiences of an unusual group of pioneers: one of the first generations of African American women to work as white collar professionals, retire in considerable comfort, and remain actively and