Understanding Fatherhood Identities: Narratives of First-Time Fathers
Fatherhood, an evolving construct influenced by societal norms, policies, and individual agency, encapsulates a spectrum of identities and practices. Research exploring fatherhood, such as Tina Miller’s “Falling Back Into Gender” and Gemma Yarwood’s “The Pick and Mix of Fathering Identities,” delves into the interplay between hegemonic masculinity, caregiving roles, and individual adaptation during the transition […]
Bridging the Gap Between Family and Work Conflicts
The interplay between gender roles, family dynamics, and work structures is a cornerstone of modern socio-economic debates. As detailed in Unbending Gender: Why Family and Work Conflict and What to Do About It, this discourse critiques the evolution of gendered labor expectations and the systemic barriers faced by caregivers, particularly women. Historically, the ideal worker […]
Exploring Involved Fatherhood Through Critical Discursive Psychology
The concept of involved fatherhood has become a cornerstone in contemporary discourse on gender roles and caregiving. In a society often divided by traditional roles of mothers as primary caregivers and fathers as breadwinners, this paradigm has shifted in response to evolving social norms and policies. The paper titled Exploring the Depths of Gender, Parenting, […]
Exploring Relationality and Moral Reasoning in Post-Divorce Fathering
Parenting after divorce presents a unique challenge, particularly for fathers navigating the moral and relational dimensions of their roles. The study, Relationality and Moral Reasoning in Accounts of Fathering After Separation or Divorce, authored by Georgia Philip, explores the intricate interplay between gender, care, and moral reasoning in post-divorce fathering. The focus on relationality—a deeply […]