In Contrast to the Findings of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan's

question 24

Multiple Choice

In contrast to the findings of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan's report in 1965,family scholars acknowledge the strengths in the structure of Black families as

• A)being heavily matriarchal in response to separation during slavery.
• B)being resilient and stable in the face of challenges.
• C)having strong gender roles to preserve marriage and families.
• D)having responsibilities spread throughout the family as a result of economic challenges.

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