Social Theory and Social Policy Derived from the Black Family Experience.

Willie, Charles V.

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Publication Date: 1993

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Social Theory and Social Policy Derived from the Black Family Experience.

Willie, Charles V.

Journal of Black Studies, v23 n4 p451-59 Jun 1993

Analyzes social theory as an antecedent to social policy, and social policy as an antecedent to social practice. The African-American family provides the basis for this examination. Social policy should be based on empirical observation as well as theory, and it should be population specific. (SLD)

Descriptors: Black Family, Family Life, Family Programs, Policy Formation, Public Policy, Social Change, Social Services, Social Theories, Sociocultural Patterns, Sociology, Theory Practice Relationship, Urban Areas, Urban Problems

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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