Social Security and Single Mothers Karen Bridget Murray's article, "Governing 'Unwed Mothers' in Toronto in the Early 20th Century," is a valuable reference to the struggles and triumphs of social welfare for unmarried mothers. For me the article highlights how government ideologies influence social well-being, how important the shift was from the practices of religious reformers to social work and finally how scary it is that the struggles and barriers these women faced are still relevant for single mothers today. Murray's article highlights how liberal governance ideologies, "presumed...that individuals could and would adapt to the machinations of the market...[and] illegitimate births [were] seen largely as an individual problem" (Murphy, 2004, p. 254) and because there were few social resources available for this. However, it was because of this lack of government initiative that a call to action to open religious maternity homes was made and I think it is important to note how the lack of government involvement also still affects social wellbeing. I also found it empowering...