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The Negro Family: The Case for National Action
The Case for National Action
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The Moynihan Report, officially titled "The Negro Family: The Case for National Action," is a 1965 report by then-Assistant Secretary of Labor Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
It examined the challenges facing Black families in the United States, particularly the high rates of female-headed households and their correlation with poverty and social problems.
The report's controversial conclusions sparked intense debate, with critics arguing it blamed Black women for systemic issues.
Despite the controversy, the report remains a significant document in the history of American social policy, highlighting the complex interplay between family structure, poverty, and racial inequality.
It continues to be studied and debated for its insights and its lasting impact on discussions about race and social policy.
It examined the challenges facing Black families in the United States, particularly the high rates of female-headed households and their correlation with poverty and social problems.
The report's controversial conclusions sparked intense debate, with critics arguing it blamed Black women for systemic issues.
Despite the controversy, the report remains a significant document in the history of American social policy, highlighting the complex interplay between family structure, poverty, and racial inequality.
It continues to be studied and debated for its insights and its lasting impact on discussions about race and social policy.
