Female-headed families: social and economic context of racial differences

Article Abstract:

Different social and economic environments influence the difference in headship probabilities between black and white women. Various contextual factors operate differently for blacks and whites in accordance with the culture, female autonomy and marriage market theses. Findings suggest that the chances for a black woman to become the family head depends on the the number and economic status of black men staying in her neighbourhood. The young white women have more freedom to make choices between marriage and bearing children out of wedlock as they are in an advantageous position.

Evaluation, Reports, Race relations, Family, Family life surveys, Race discrimination

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Understanding the political and legal context of MBE programs, a reply to Timothy Bates and Darrell Williams

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Legislations on minority-owned business enterprises (MBE) were established to ensure equal protection of citizens to procure public contracts from the government. MBE preferential procurement is a legal regulation that prevents racial classification in public contracting. However, this preference has led to fraud because of the increasing number of MBEs being used as front business by white-owned business enterprises to increases their capital assistance. It is suggested that fraud stricter be strictly enforced to prevent such fraudulent activities.

Laws, regulations and rules, Government purchasing, Minority business enterprises, Public contracts, Government contracts

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The necessity of urban regime change: a reply to Clarence N. Stone

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Interpretations of the accumulation process are key in determining the efficiency and accuracy of urban regime theories. While some interpretations focus on the power of corporations in determining resource allocation and the creation of wealth, others posit more complex socioeconomic structures. Most, however, make comparisons against a vision of a superior political reality.

Models, Management, Local government, Municipal research

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