Intimate Fatherhood - A Sociological Analysis

Informationen zum Autor Esther Dermott is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Bristol, UK. Klappentext Fatherhood is gaining ever more attention, stimulated by the prominence of fathers' rights groups and new social policies. This innovative and timely book analyzes contemporary fatherhood, men's parenting behaviour and their rights and responsibilities. Zusammenfassung Fatherhood is gaining ever more attention, stimulated by the prominence of fathers’ rights groups and new social policies. This innovative and timely book analyzes contemporary fatherhood, men’s parenting behaviour and their rights and responsibilities. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Paradoxes of Contemporary Fatherhood 2. Fatherhood as Breadwinning 3. Fathering Activities and the Meaning of Time 4. Performing Emotion 5. Linking Fatherhood and Motherhood 6. Policy: Defining and Accommodating Fathers 7. Fragile Fathering 8. Discussion: Aspects of Intimacy

Product details

• Authors: Esther Dermott, Dermott Esther
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 22.05.2008
• EAN: 9780415422611
• ISBN: 978-0-415-42261-1
• No. of pages: 170
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Medicine, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Marriage & Family, MEDICAL / Health Care Delivery, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Parenting / Fatherhood, Social welfare & social services, Sociology: family & relationships, Social issues & processes, Social welfare and social services, Social and ethical issues, Sociology: family and relationships, Medicine and Nursing