black families

• black families are most likely to be...


  -lone parent

  -female headed
• reasons for black families to be lone parent & female headed

  -slavery

  -high unemployment

  -independence of women
• slavery 


  -during slave trade, couples were often sold separately and the children stayed with the women

  -pattern has continued generationally
• high unemployment


  -black men are more likely to be unemployed and in poverty

  -if they're not able to provide for families, may lead to marital breakdown
• independence of women


  -MIRZA argues this trend isn't evidence of family disorganisation caused by slavery or high unemployment among black men

  -but may be instead black women placed higher value on their independence > choosing to parent alone
• incorrect statistics AO3 - Reynolds


  -he argues the rate of black single parent families is inflated

  -many 'single parents' are actually in stable, supportive, non-cohabiting relationships