Research

Original research that corrects false and deceptive information, uncovers new thinking, and helps to set the stage for family policy that reflects the realities and needs of all families.

Changing the Narrative About Black Families

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Changing the Narrative About Black Families

This is an anti-racist guide that identifies inaccurate and biased terms and narratives used to undermine the success and well-being of Black families in society.

Families in Flux

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Families in Flux

Imagining the next generation of the American Family

This report looks ahead to family life in 2040, exploring potential changes to all the elements that make up family. Then, using a classic futures methodology, the report presents four possible scenarios meant to serve as provocations of how technological innovation, social safety nets, and cultural reinvention could shape the future of families.

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The Case Against Marriage Fundamentalism

Embracing Family Justice for All

Our report documents how conservatives, with help from centrists and liberals, have promoted the supremacy of the married family to the detriment of historically marginalized people and progressive policy goals.

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A Dangerous Distortion of Our Families

A Dangerous Distortion of Our Families:

Representations Of Families, By Race, In News And Opinion Media

This study investigated representations of Black families in national and local news and opinion media outlets. Findings indicate that news and opinion media often engage in racially-biased coverage, perpetuating inaccurate representations of Black families, in word and image, across several different areas of coverage

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Unmarried Women and Mothers

This survey explored women’s attitudes toward marriage, partnership, parenting, and family, and found open-minded attitudes towards diverse family forms.

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Childcare Survey

Family Story Childcare Survey

This Family Story/GQR survey, conducted in October of 2021, explored perspectives on childcare investments and policies. It found most people think the federal government is currently investing too little in childcare, and identified widespread support for all the childcare and family support policies proposed as part of the budget reconciliation bill.

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Mothers of Sons

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A "Men and Boys Crisis"

What Mothers of Boys Have to Say

This qualitative research report explores the “men and boys crisis” and looks at how mothers of boys are feeling about their sons. The report delves into their perspectives on various aspects of the “crisis,” as well as the evolving landscape of masculinity, and the implications for raising sons in today’s America.

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