The steady expansion of welfare programs can be taken as a measure of the steady disintegration of the Negro family structure over the past generation in the United States.
Meaning of the quote
This quote suggests that the increasing use of welfare programs in the United States is a sign that the structure and stability of Black families has declined over the past several decades. The author believes that the growing need for government assistance indicates a breakdown in the traditional family unit within the Black community.
About Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Daniel Patrick Moynihan was an American politician, diplomat, and social scientist who served as a U.S. Senator from New York from 1977 to 2001. He had a diverse career, working as an advisor to President Nixon, ambassador to India and the UN, and a professor at Harvard University.
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