Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Socialism and the Decline of the Black Family. |
| Authors: |
Riley, Jason L. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Wall Street Journal - Online Edition. 7/8/2026, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. |
| Subjects: |
Family structure, Public welfare policy, Child development, Fatherhood, Socialism, Community leadership, Political doctrines, Black people |
| Abstract: |
The article examines the impact of socialism on traditional family structures, emphasizing concerns about the decline of intact families, particularly the role of fathers, in child development and social outcomes. It highlights the rise of far-left political candidates advocating expanded welfare programs, which some view as undermining the nuclear family by promoting state dependency over parental roles. The discussion centers on the black family, referencing Delano Squires’s book, *The Vanishing Black Family: How Welfare and Feminism Made Marriage Optional and Children Vulnerable*, which argues that family disintegration in black communities is more influenced by welfare policies and social incentives than by historical factors like slavery. Squires contends that restoring family stability should be led by black communities and faith leaders rather than external political ideologies. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: |
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