Redefining Fatherhood
| Author | : Nancy E. Dowd |
| Publisher | : NYU Press |
| Total Pages | : 292 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780814719251 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0814719252 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (252 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Redefining Fatherhood by : Nancy E. Dowd
Download or read book Redefining Fatherhood written by Nancy E. Dowd and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Down (law, U. of Florida) offers a progressive discussion of the economic, social, and legal aspects of fathering, making a case for greater emphasis on the social, nurturing behavior involved in parenting to redefine the role men play in the lives of their children. She also explores the barriers to such redefinition, including concepts of masculinity, the interconnections between fathers and mothers, male violence, and homophobia. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR
