Fathers across cultures : the importance, roles, and diverse practices of dads / Jaipaul L. Roopnarine, editor ; foreword by Catherine S. Tamis-LeMonda.

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ISBN:

9781440832321

9781440832314

Title:

Fathers across cultures : the importance, roles, and diverse practices of dads / Jaipaul L. Roopnarine, editor ; foreword by Catherine S. Tamis-LeMonda.

Author:

Roopnarine, Jaipaul L., editor.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xii, 451 pages)

Contents:

Toward a pancultural understanding of constructions and meanings of fathering / African-Caribbean fathers : the conflict between masculinity and fathering / Fathering in Brazil / Fathering in Mexico / Contemporary fatherhood in Sweden : fathering across work and family life / Fatherhood and fathering in Eastern Europe / Fathers in Portugal : from old to new masculinities / African American fathers and families within cultural and historical perspective / Latino fathers : myths, realities, and challenges / Indigenous fathers: journeys in Canada : turning around disrupted circles of care / European American fathers / Indian fathers : traditional with changes on the horizon / Fathering in Chinese culture : traditions and transitions / Fathering in Japan / Fathering in Turkey / Fathers in Israel : contextualizing images of fatherhood / Fathers across Arab and non-Arab Islamic societies / Black fathers in South Africa / Fathering in Kenya

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; 1. Introduction: Toward a Pancultural Understanding of Constructions and Meanings of Fathering; Conceptualizing and Defining Fathers' Roles Across Cultures; The Contents of the Book; References; Latin America and the Caribbean; 2. African-Caribbean Fathers: The Conflict between Masculinity and Fathering; Background; The Path to Manhood; Defining Manhood and Fathering; Raising the Ideal Child; Outside Children; Fatherwork with Children; Self-Assessment as Father; Discussion; Notes; The Caribbean; References; 3. Fathering in Brazil.

Contextualizing Fathering in Brazilian FamiliesEvolution of the Legislation on Family and Parenting: Juridical Changes Affecting Paternity in Brazil; Brazilian Research on Fathering; Final Remarks; Note; References; 4. Fathering in México; Cultural Context of Fathering in México; Life Structure and Organization; Family, Work, and Economic Activities; Beliefs in Men's Role as Father and the Division of Roles; Transitions, Changes, and Continuities in Fathering; Complex Identities: Wife/Mother/Worker and Husband/Father/Worker.

Theoretical-Methodological Frameworks from Where Men's Roles as Fathers Have Been ConceptualizedResearch on Diverse Roles of Men as Fathers: Social-Emotional and Cognitive Investment in Children's Lives; Father Involvement and Children's Development; Future Directions and Policy Implications; Work-Life Balance; Fathering Leave, Fathering Care, Nursery: A Matter of Rights; Right to Free, Enjoyable Fathering Without Risks; Associations Providing Assistance to Parents and Families; References; Europe and North America; 5. Contemporary Fatherhood in Sweden: Fathering across Work and Family Life.

The Emergence of Fatherhood Research in SwedenDecision to Become a Dad-High Expectations and Careful Planning; Combining Work Life and Family Life; Fatherhood, Everyday Life, and Family-Related Work; Children's and Men's Perceptions of Involvement in Fatherhood; Concluding Discussion; Notes; Swedish Fatherhood and Gender Equality; References; 6. Fatherhood and Fathering in Eastern Europe; Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Fatherhood; Father Involvement in Childrearing; Conclusions; Notes; References; 7. Fathers in Portugal: From Old to New Masculinities.

Men in Families in Changing Social and Policy ContextsWork-Related Issues and Fathering; Past Research on Fathers: Main Approaches and Findings; Final Remarks; Associations and Governmental Bodies Dealing with Fathering Issues; References; 8. African American Fathers and Families within Cultural and Historical Perspective; African American Families: Cultural and Historical Context; African American Fathers Before, During, and After Reconstruction; Shifts in Father Presence and the Reshaping of Family Cultures: 1960s-1980s.

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Subject Term:

POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Cultural Policy.

SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Anthropology -- Cultural.

SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Popular Culture.

Fatherhood

Fathers

Added Author:

Roopnarine, Jaipaul L.,

Tamis-LeMonda, Catherine S. (Catherine Susan), 1958-

Format:

Electronic Resources

Electronic Access:

http://ezproxy.angliss.edu.au/login?url=http://ezproxy.angliss.edu.au/login?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=1049421

Publication Date:

2015

Publication Information:

Santa Barbara :

Praeger,

[2015]

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Summary

This volume offers a comprehensive, up-to-date synopsis of fathering and father-child relationships in diverse regions of the world, helping students and practitioners alike understand cultural variations in male parenting. Interest in the role of the father and his influence on children's development and economic well-being has grown considerably. This edited volume uses detailed accounts to provide culturally situated analysis of fathering in cultures around the world. The book's contributors, a multidisciplinary group of scholars, bring together the most recent theoretical thinking and research findings on fatherhood and fathering in cultural communities across developed, recently developed, and developing societies. They address such issues as fathering and gender equality in caregiving, concepts of masculinity in contemporary societies, fathering in various ethnic groups, immigrant fathers, fathering and childhood outcomes, and social policies as they affect and are affected by issues related to fathering. Organized geographically, the book scrutinizes major sociocultural, demographic, economic, and other factors that influence men's relationships within families. It shows how economic conditions impact men's involvement with children and considers the effects of ideological belief systems and views of spousal/partner roles and responsibilities. The analysis is underpinned by recent data that underscores the significance of fathers' involvement with and investment in the well-being of their children.

Author Notes

Jaipaul L. Roopnarine , PhD, is Jack Reilly Professor of Child and Family Studies, director of the Jack Reilly Institute for Early Childhood and Provider Education, and adjunct professor of teaching and leadership in the School of Education, Syracuse University.