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The Mess Moynihan Made

White Picket Fence

CHAPTER

Exploring the History of Black Marriage and Discriminatory Policies

This chapter analyzes the historical context of marriage rates among Black Americans compared to white Americans, exploring the impact of structural factors, discriminatory practices, and government policies on marriage patterns within the Black community. It discusses how welfare programs disincentivize Black marriage and the harmful portrayal of Black women as unfit mothers.

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