The Awkward Spaces of Fathering

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Synopsis

Societal notions of fathers have evolved from the distant breadwinner through genial dad and masculine role model to today's equal co-parent. This book seeks to explore the spaces and movements of men-as-fathers. Weaving together theories of space, sexuality and political identity with the stories of fathers from a range of sources, including popular culture, it discusses the way in which geographies of space can disconnect and disempower fathers, while societal notions marginalize and disassociate them from raising children. It explores how fathering identities are shaped by family and community spaces and aims to move the definition of 'fathering' beyond its definition in opposition to 'mothering'. In doing so, it provides insights into the contradictory nature of father's lives and argues that, rather than moving away from the traditional notions of masculine roles, that the emotional work of fathering in itself is an heroic act.

Book details

Author:
Stuart C. Aitken
ISBN:
9781317040774
Related ISBNs:
9781315613857, 9781138266100, 9780754670056
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
268
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2022-12-16
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2009
Copyright by:
Stuart C. Aitken 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Earth Sciences, Nonfiction