Fatherhood in Transition: Masculinity, Identity and Everyday Life (Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Family and Intimate Life)

This book discusses and analyses the ways in which fatherhood is in transition in contemporary and globalized society. The authors identify and examine fathering practices in relation to hegemonic and marginal patterns of masculinity, the concept of heteronormativity and sexuality, and patterns of segregation, class and national differences. Contextualised in relation to theories of fatherhood and relevant statistics, __Fatherhood in Transition__ presents rich empirical material gathered in a number of western countries. It focuses on key themes including transnational fathering and families, gay fathers and the virtual global arena of fatherhood images found on the internet. Containing a number of new discussions about masculinity and fatherhood, whilst contributing to and developing existing debates and theories about men, masculinity, gender and society, this book will be of interest to students and scholars across a range of disciplines, including Men’s Studies, Gender Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Media Studies and Cultural Studies. Preface -- Contents -- List of Figures -- 1: Introduction -- The History of Fatherhood -- The Nordic Model of Fatherhood -- Aims and Research Questions -- Case Studies and Stories -- Readers' Guide -- Part I: Contextualizing Fatherhood -- 2: Theoretical Explorations of Fatherhood -- Contextualizing Theories of Fatherhood -- Explorations of Fatherhood -- Functionalism and the Father Role -- Family Connections and Social Practices -- Modernity and Reflexive Fatherhood -- Hegemonic Masculinity and Fatherhood -- Intimacy and Fatherhood -- Inclusive Masculinity and the New Father -- Theoretical Explorations of Fatherhood -- 3: Fatherhood and Welfare State Regimes -- The Family, Patriarchy and Individualization -- Welfare States and Fatherhood -- Paternity and Parental Leave -- Paternity Leave: A Measure of Gender Equality -- Parental Leave: Taking the 'Daddy's Quota' -- Unpaid Work and Gender -- Different Families, Different Fatherhoods -- The Changing Landscape of Fatherhood -- Part II: Fatherhood in Transition -- 4: Images of Fathering -- Fatherhood as an Opportunity to Change One's Lifestyle -- Transnational Fatherhood, Sports and Time Management -- Changed Roles and New Masculinities? -- Communicating Fatherhood -- The American Breadwinner -- Variations in Fatherhood -- 5: Breadwinners and New Fathering Practices -- Breadwinners in Transition -- The New Faces of Fatherhood -- Sharing and Caring -- Career and Timing -- Changing Masculinity and Learning Processes -- What Is New About the 'New Fatherhood'? -- 6: Internet and the New Landscape of Fatherhood -- Fatherly Responsibilities, True Masculinity and a Binary Gender Divide -- The Negotiating and Reflexive Father -- Inclusive and Gender-Neutral Parenthood -- Images of Online Fatherhood -- 7: Parenthood After Divorce -- Fatherhood Reclaimed: A Short Overview of the Field Front Matter....Pages i-ix Introduction....Pages 1-13 Front Matter....Pages 15-15 Theoretical Explorations of Fatherhood....Pages 17-36 Fatherhood and Welfare State Regimes....Pages 37-61 Front Matter....Pages 63-63 Images of Fathering....Pages 65-79 Breadwinners and New Fathering Practices....Pages 81-101 Internet and the New Landscape of Fatherhood....Pages 103-117 Parenthood After Divorce....Pages 119-138 Gay Fatherhood....Pages 139-162 Transnational Fatherhood....Pages 163-183 Front Matter....Pages 185-185 Conclusions....Pages 187-198 Back Matter....Pages 199-238 Introduction -- Theoretical Explorations Of Fatherhood -- Fatherhood And Welfare State Regimes -- Images Of Fathering -- Breadwinners And New Fathering Practices -- Internet And The New Landscape Of Fatherhood -- Parenthood After Divorce -- Gay Fatherhood -- Transnational Fatherhood -- Conclusions. Thomas Johansson, Jesper Andreasson. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.