In today's American society, there are many prominent examples of highly visible female figures that have chosen motherhood, either through artificial or conventional means, in order that they may have children when the prospects of a husband is not available to them. Among these are ABC's The Practice star, Camryn Mannheim, who chose single motherhood while continuing her highly publicized career. While Hollywood industry professionals seem to be more ready and willing to accept women who make these choices, those who work in the television industry are also more likely to be able to provide for such offspring in a manner befitting the ideals of single motherhood -- nannies, stable homes, food
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