1st Edition

Men's Changing Roles in the Family

By Robert A Lewis, Marvin B Sussman Copyright 1986
294 Pages
by Routledge

294 Pages
by Routledge

294 Pages
by Routledge

How are men reacting to, perceiving, and behaving in light of the changes in gender roles. Here is an important volume that provides new and interesting reading about contemporary husbands and fathers. Men’s Changing Roles in the Family, offers an overview of the causes and consequences of changes in men’s family roles in recent decades. Experts introduce you to the issues, problems, and methods... Read more
Contents Preface
  • Men’s Changing Roles in Marriage and the Family
  • Epiloge: Facilitating Future Change in Men’s Family Roles
  • Why Are Men Unhappy in Patriarchy?
  • Angry, Abandoned Husbands: Assessment and Treatment
  • Men’s Work Schedules and Family Life
  • Effects of Paternal Involvement on Fathers and Mothers
  • Legal Changes and the Role of Fathers: Swedish Experiences
  • The Legal Rights of Fathers in the U.S.
  • A Black Perspective on the Father’s Role in Child Development
  • Father/Child Relationships: Beyond Kramer vs. Kramer
  • Men Caring for the Young: A Profile
  • Friendship Between Men
  • Family Versus Career Responsibilities
  • The Honey Moon--Some Options
  • Bibliography
  • Fatherhood: A Library
  • Filmography
  • Today’s Spectrum of Fathering Examined Through Film
  • Glossary of Major Terms

Biography

Robert A Lewis, Marvin B Sussman