Assignment task: In this 1995 essay, Bevery Greene examines African American Families. In contrast to stereotypes of dysfunctional family forms, Greene presents African American family forms as a model of adaptation, strength, and resilience. For your research assignment, first complete the following questions below based on what you read from the article, African American Families: A Legacy of Vulnerability and Resilience by Beverly Greene. Click here on the link highlighted in blue for easy access: MSLib_Gree_African_American_Families.pdf . Remember, you are to format this assignment as a "Question and Answer" format. I am not concerned with the mechanics of when writing your assignment. However, be sure to include proper citation when citating/using the any of the author's work.
- Provide a short synopsis of the article by Beverly Greene.
- Researchers and politicians often talk about single-parent families as the source of many of society's problems. What does Greene have to say about the issue? How does she view African American single-parent families?
- How has the legacy of slavery and institutional racism affected the gender role expectations in African American families?
- Using your textbook, support and strengthen your assignment by applying two factors that you learned from your reading regarding African American families. In other words, what similarities and/or differences does you author discuss in your textbook, that Beverly Greene also eludes to in the article.
- Summarize your assignment in two paragraphs. To wrap up, include your own personal thoughts; and/or if you wish to share what you think the author should have included in her discussion and research throughout the article.
- Submit your assignment.