Best Kept Secret - Single Black Fathers

Informationen zum Autor Roberta L. Coles is associate professor of sociology at Marquette University. Klappentext The Best Kept Secret studies the often-overlooked group of single, African American custodial fathers. Filled with dynamic interviews and intriguing case studies, the author draws on qualitative research to paint a nuanced picture of the parenting experiences of these fathers and recommends policy changes to improve the situations for children and single parents-particularly these often-unseen fathers. Inhaltsverzeichnis AcknowledgmentsChapter 1: Introducing a New Concept: Black Single Custodial FathersChapter 2: Choosing to Parent on Their OwnChapter 3: Being All Things to their Children: Parenting Roles and Behavioral GoalsChapter 4: Fathering Daughters and Sons: The Role of the Child's GenderChapter 5: Negotiating Racial Identity and SocializationChapter 6: Is Fathering Good for Fathers?Chapter 7: Single Custodial Fathers and Institutional PoliciesReferencesIndexAbout the Author

Product details

• Authors: Roberta L Coles, Roberta L. Coles, Coles Roberta L.
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.03.2009
• EAN: 9780742564251
• ISBN: 978-0-7425-6425-1
• No. of pages: 180
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 235 mm x 19 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Family; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; USA, Ethnic Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Marriage & Family, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Men's Studies, Sociology: family & relationships, Social and cultural history, United States of America, USA, Sociology: family and relationships, Gender studies: men and boys, Black & Asian Studies, Gender Studies: Men, Relating to African American / Black American people, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General