Question

summarize analyze and criticise the Moynihan Report And The Philadelphia Negro

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Answer 1

In 1964 Mr.daiel Patrick Moynihan, assistant secretary of labour announced to write the report on a subject of American African families. It was the very controversial report in the 20th century. It is also called the minivan report. After this report, he became the professor of Harvard University and personal advisor of U.S president to this report only civil rights alone are not sufficient for eliminating racial discrimination. Under the influence of this report president Lyndon Johnson addressed that only freedom is not enough unless we make them capable to live a decent and peaceful life.

Criticism:

However, this report created contradiction and confusion about its aim because people of that time beloved that it was to advocate the police’s that may be used to increase economic rift based on racial discrimination. some people used this report to support their racist ideology about African American.

Many left-wing leaders like William Ryan criticized him for distracting the attention of people from racism by showing the characteristics of African American families and alleged him for accusing the victims.

However, this report is still relevant even in the 21st century because it is one of the most important historical reports.

On the other hand, The Philadelphia Negro was written by W.E.B du Bois. It was about the American African community 8n Philadelphia. It was the social study about black people first time in united states. It was one of the most important and earliest studies in statical sociology.