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.

Autorentext

Thomas Johansson is Professor of Education at The University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

Jesper Andreasson is Associate Professor of Sport Science at Linnaeus University, Sweden.

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- Part I: Contextualizing Fatherhood.- 2. Theoretical explorations of fatherhood.- 3. Fatherhood and welfare state regimes.- Part II: Fatherhood in Transition.- 4. Images of fatherhood.- 5. Breadwinners and new fathering practices.- 6. Internet and the new landscape of fatherhood.- 7. Parenthood after divorce.- 8. Gay fatherhood.- 9. Transnational fatherhood.- Part III: Conclusions and Methodology.- 10. Conclusions.