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Well, Troy, this is complex as it not only involves the individuals involved but changes to the world around them. Black women benefited from two cultural shifts - women's movement and anti-discrimination laws. In the years following, if a woman chose not to have a traditional role, there were many other acceptable pathways for her. Even after the civil rights movement died down, women of all races continued to advance. However, to be "successful," black men were expected to adopt Anglo standards -- something which is not always easy, and which many men of color choose not to do. Other cultures are able to thrive without assimilation because they are not dependent upon outsiders for their means of support. On top of that, in this post-racial, post-sexist world, individuals can begin to look past "survival" and direct their life toward self-actualization. Some may say that this has transformed women into becoming selfish or "too" independent and "having no need for men." I don't agree. Women still need men but we don't necessarily need them to fulfill a traditional role. Today's black women have simply achieved a higher level on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs because we could. However, if we want to become family units again for the greater good of children, both sides will probably have to shift their perspectives a bit so that they are working toward a common goal. Men may have a hard time, though. They need other men whom they can trust to bring them to another level.