Essay On Negro Family Theory

Theories can be a set of rational type of “out of the box” ideas or general thinking. They can be brushed off as a mad man’s belief or an educated man’s perspective. Moynihan’s report and ideas were unsubstantiated and not proven until his “solutions” were put into place. Would it solve all problems or affect every household or individual the same? No, but theories cannot be proven or unproven until the facts of what credits or discredits a theory are challenged.
These theories were thrown into Moynihan’s life by his own tough and unconventional childhood. To be emotionally let down by both parents can be harsh for anyone at any age. In a time where the civil rights movement was in its prime, Moynihan was dedicated to “The Negro Family”- as accordingly read the title of his report. He had the notion that an out of work male or female lead household, were one …show more content…
Taking one person out of the picture can impact any family. Finances, schedules, support, and ambiance are just a few things that can bring down a stable family structure. As harsh as it may seem the incarcerated member would need to understand that their family misses and urges to see them, but the day to day tasks at home need to be carried out. I very well understand these words are easier to say without actually having been incarcerated myself.
An unbreakable “tangle of pathology” truly are the words that best describe the hundreds of unfavorable years “The Negro Family” had gone through. Moynihan’s solution was very well thought up and caught my attention immediately. It simply makes sense and was what the civil rights movement was all about, equality throughout races, equal opportunities, and eliminating handicaps. In a world where every person is offered the same opportunities there is no excuse for unbalanced statistics. Although we are still far from it, we have made unbelievable progress in half a