Murray: Flashcards
what did Murray argue that the USA have?
a growing underclass that pose a threat to American society
what did Murray argue in regards to government policies?
that they were encouraging increasing dependence on benefits
what did Murray claimed occurred in the 1960s?
welfare reforms led to an increase in never-married black single mothers and thus many black youths losing interest in getting a job
what did Murray claim about the men in Britain?
that they were unable to hold down a job for more than a few weeks at a time
according to Murray, how did children grow up?
ill-schooled and ill-behaved and thus often becoming delinquents
what did Murray find among British youths?
rising rates of illegitimacy, raising crime rates and an alleged unwillingness to take jobs
what did Murray suggest about neighbourhoods?
that traditional values had been seriously undermined i.e. honesty, family life, hard work