Understanding black family functioning: a holistic perspective.

Part of a special issue on comparative perspectives on black family life. The writer presents a holistic perspective that offers a viable theoretical framework for improving knowledge of the status, structure, and functioning of African American families. He argues that new insights from a variety...

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Publicado en:Journal of Comparative Family Studies Vol. 29; no. 1; pp. 15 - 26
Autor principal: Hill, Robert B.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Journal of Comparative Family Studies Spring 1998
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Sumario:Part of a special issue on comparative perspectives on black family life. The writer presents a holistic perspective that offers a viable theoretical framework for improving knowledge of the status, structure, and functioning of African American families. He argues that new insights from a variety of disciplines about the causes of and remedies for the Black family crisis are provided by this comprehensive approach. He contends that such an approach enables the identification of public policies and self-help initiatives that improve the functioning and status of low- and middle-income families.