Cahn will argue that shifts in the economy—from declines in non-college-educated men’s real wages to growing income inequality—have played a central role in undercutting the stability of family life among working-class and poor Americans. Wilcox will contend that the breakdown of marriage has left less-educated Americans particularly vulnerable to family instability and single parenthood, thereby fueling family poverty, income stagnation, and income inequality.
The debate, sponsored by the Social Trends Institute, will be held at the IESE Business School (in Midtown) at 165 W. 57th St., New York, NY 10019. Hors d’oeuvres will be served at 6:00 p.m., the debate will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the discussion will conclude by 8:00 p.m. There will be opportunities for audience questions directed toward the panelists. The debate is free and open to the public.
