Men Masculinities And Childcare

Author : Martin Robb
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-21
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781315306612

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Men, Masculinities and the Care of Children by Martin Robb Pdf

Sharing the care of children in families is increasingly becoming the norm in modern-day society as more mothers enter paid work and government campaigns endeavour to increase the number of men working in childcare. However, running alongside debates of gender imbalance in childcare, there has also been mounting anxiety from the media and public about the risks of child abuse, often perceived as being mostly perpetrated by men and calling for firmer regulation of men’s involvement with children. This book asks whether men’s care for children, both as fathers and practitioners, actually differs at all from the care provided by mothers and female carers? In what ways do men and concepts of masculinity need to change if they are to play a greater role in the care of children or are such societal perceptions based on outdated gender stereotypes? Bringing together cutting-edge theory, up-to-date research and current practice, this book analyses the role of both fathers and male professionals working with children and highlights the implications of this for future policy and practice. It also examines dominant notions of masculinity and representations of male carers in the media and popular culture, asking how our societal expectations may need to evolve if men are to play an equal role in the care of children as demanded by current policy and wider social developments.

Author : Simon Brownhill,Jo Warin,Inga Wernersson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317631668

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Men, Masculinities and Teaching in Early Childhood Education by Simon Brownhill,Jo Warin,Inga Wernersson Pdf

This stimulating book sets out to critically explore the notion of men, masculinities and teaching in early childhood education. It addresses the global pattern of gender, teaching and care where men are in the minority, and explores the notion that the greater involvement of men within teaching and associated professions has the potential to transform gender relations for future generations. International contributors raise critical questions about the construction of masculinities, the continuing reluctance of men to engage in this type of work, and the influence of political and public debates on the issue. Through this engaging discussion readers are asked to question whether this is something that we should care about, with key topics including: The roles of men in education and care Teachers’ beliefs, norms and values of gender equality The construction of male identities Gendered ideals, and children’s interpretations of gender. Men, Masculinities and Teaching in Early Childhood Education brings together a refreshing and critical set of perspectives linked to an increasingly important educational debate and will be a valuable text for practitioners, professionals, policy makers and parents/carers.

Author : Jo Warin
Publisher : Springer
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783319895390

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Men in Early Childhood Education and Care by Jo Warin Pdf

This book examines the current interest in recruiting and supporting more men in the early childhood education workforce. Drawing on extensive empirical data from case studies of an unusual English preschool setting and interviews with Swedish male preschool staff, the author explores the potential benefits to society linked to the increased presence of men in early childhood education, and how this might be achieved. Throughout the book, the author maintains that the potential of including more men in early childhood education can only be achieved by gender-sensitive practitioners, both women and men, who are willing to create a gender-flexible pedagogy. This volume will be of interest and value to students, academics and practitioners interested in gender diversity and equity within early childhood education and care.

Author : Ingrid Biese
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783110725902

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Men Do It Too by Ingrid Biese Pdf

Men Do It Too: Opting Out and In offers a timely and comprehensive analysis of the phenomenon of men leaving mainstream careers models, adding to current debates on opting out. The book investigates how globalization, individualization, and this age of high modernity, in addition to issues of masculinity and what it means to be a man in contemporary society and organizational contexts, affect decisions to opt out. Throughout the book, social theory and relevant debates are interwoven with the narratives of 15 men who have left successful careers and mainstream career models to live and work on their own terms: six from the United States, five from Finland, and four from the UK. The narratives help illustrate the issues presented, as well as providing an insight into the men’s identity work throughout their opting out processes. In addition, Biese explores what organizations can learn from the knowledge gathered in her research on men (and women) opting out. This is important in order to create sustainable work environments that not only attract but also retain employees.

Author : James E. Roberson,Nobue Suzuki
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2005-06-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134541621

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Men and Masculinities in Contemporary Japan by James E. Roberson,Nobue Suzuki Pdf

This book is the first comprehensive account of the changing role of men and the construction of masculinity in contemporary Japan. The book moves beyond the stereotype of the Japanese white-collar businessman to explore the diversity of identities and experiences that may be found among men in contemporary Japan, including those versions of masculinity which are marginalized and subversive. The book makes a significant contribution to our understanding of contemporary Japanese society and identity.

Author : Charlie Owen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Child care services
ISBN : 1871088720

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Men's Work by Charlie Owen Pdf

Author : Andrea Doucet
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-09
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781487520519

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Do Men Mother by Andrea Doucet Pdf

The second edition of Andrea Doucet's Do Men Mother? builds upon the award winning first edition to further illuminate fathers' candid reflections on caring and the intricate social worlds that men and women inhabit as they 'love and let go' of their children. Including interviews with over one hundred fathers - from truck drivers to insurance salesmen, physicians to artists - Doucet illustrates how men are breaking the mould of traditional parenting models. This edition expands her argument wider and deeper, building on changes to the theoretical work that informs the field, her own intellectual trajectory, and the fieldwork of revisiting six fathers and their partners a decade after her initial interviews. She continues to examine key questions such as: What leads fathers to trade earning for caring? How do fathers navigate through the 'maternal worlds' of mothers and infants? Are men mothering or are they redefining fatherhood? In asking and unravelling the question 'Do men mother?' this study tells a compelling story about Canadian parents radically re-envisioning child care and domestic responsibilities in the twenty-first century.

Author : Sarah C. Hunter,Damien W. Riggs
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-27
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780429848834

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Men, Caregiving and the Media by Sarah C. Hunter,Damien W. Riggs Pdf

Analysing diverse media representations of men who provide primary care to their children, this book demonstrates how the practice of fatherhood – and of masculinity - is changing, and the ways media representations sensationalise and reinforce gender inequities in regards to carework. This book examines disparities between practices of carework amongst heterosexual couples and media representations of men who provide primary care, whilst also including a discussion of media accounts of primary caregiving amongst gay couples. The book also provides a detailed analysis of the relationship between care labor and public understandings of masculinity. Assessing whether media accounts of fathers who provide primary care undermine egalitarian approaches to the division of labor amongst heterosexual couples, this book is a vital intervention into public discourse about masculinity, fathering and caregiving. This book will an important resource for students, researchers, educators and practitioners as it brings together a range of in-depth literatures, and empirical analyses to provide a clear overview of contemporary fathering. It will be essential reading in the fields of gender studies and masculinity studies, together with sociology of families, cultural studies, social psychology and social policy.

Author : Deborah Jones,Roy Evans
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781317989554

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Men in the Lives of Young Children by Deborah Jones,Roy Evans Pdf

This book presents an international perspective on the involvement of men in the lives of young children across a range of differing contexts and from a number of disciplinary perspectives. It takes as a starting point the importance of positive male engagement with young children so as to ensure their optimal development. Past research has revealed however the complexity of studying these relationships and the barriers that exist in families & society which impede the implementation of positive relationships. This book is developed to use new research and educational thinking in order to explore the lived experiences of both fathers and men in edu-care and in addition to considers what it is to be a man in the 21st century. As such this work is pertinent, timely and responsive to issues of concern to all those professionals, policy makers and practitioners within education and family services and also to the public in general. The central purpose of the book is to contribute to the debate around key issues connected to the ways in which men can develop secure professional and familial attachments to young children for whom they have a responsibility. This book was published as a special issue of Early Child Development and Care.

Author : Claire Cameron,Peter Moss,Charlie Owen
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1999-11-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781446265277

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Men in the Nursery by Claire Cameron,Peter Moss,Charlie Owen Pdf

Highly Commended (Third prize) in the Standing Conference on Studies in Education book prize for books published in 1999. `It was a breath of fresh air to see ′contentious′ issues dealt with in an enlightened and informative way. We are certain it will move the debate on years!′ - Chrissie Meleady, Sheffield Childrens′ Centre `Looks most interesting and will certainly be very useful′ - Bronwen Cohen, Director, Children in Scotland `It′s a challenging and exciting book and I hope it is widely used′ - Margy Whalley, Director, Pen Green Research, Development and Training Base, Pen Green Centre for Under 5′s and Their Families `An extremely interesting account. This book highlights some very important tensions and contradictions about the role of men in childcare work. The differing perceptions of women and men concerning men′s involvement in childcare are particularly thoughtfully documented′ - Peter Aggleton, Director, Thomas Coram Research Unit, University of London `An essential book for the debate on gender and childcare... the more academic childcare students will cope with it, will be good for Second year BTEC students, `A′ Level students′ - Robin Wright, Lecturer, Bournemouth and Poole College of Higher Education `Having been a lone male worker, this book has stimulate discussion on gender and how we need to wrestle and value difference. For that reason alone its worth buying′ - Practical Parenting

Author : Sandy Ruxton
Publisher : Oxfam
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0855984902

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Men, Masculinities and Poverty in the UK by Sandy Ruxton Pdf

Men, Masculinities, and Poverty in the UK was commissioned by Oxfam's UK Poverty Programme to explore how changing economic, social, and political circumstances are affecting gender relations. Sandy Ruxton draws upon a review of the relevant literature and the experience of a wide range of community-based groups across the UK, in particular those working in the fields of employment training, men's health, gender-based violence, and fatherhood. He highlights the importance of using a coherent gender analysis to assess the nature, scope, and effectiveness of work with men, and concludes with recommendations for developing work with men in the UK in order to address poverty and gender inequality.

Author : Jeff Hearn,Kadri Aavik,David L. Collinson,Anika Thym
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000982893

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Routledge Handbook on Men, Masculinities and Organizations by Jeff Hearn,Kadri Aavik,David L. Collinson,Anika Thym Pdf

This Handbook provides new theoretical and empirical insights into men, men’s practices and masculinities across many kinds of organizations and forms of organizing. Most mainstream studies of organizations, leadership and management do not seem to notice they are often talking a lot about men and masculinities. The Handbook challenges this general tendency to avoid gendering men by bringing together a range of theoretical and methodological approaches that: engage with not only formal organizations, such as businesses and state organizations, but also processes of organizing within and beyond organizations; address emergent and future issues on men, masculinities and organizations, such as tech masculinities, men’s emotions, sexualities and violences, animal advocacy and environmental issues, and men and masculinities in pandemics. Targeted at scholars, policymakers, practitioners and students interested in links between men, masculinities, organizations and organizing, this landmark Handbook is an invaluable resource for those working in and beyond such fi elds as gender studies, organization, leadership and management studies, political science, sociology, social and public policy, and social movement studies.

Author : Brendan Gough
Publisher : Springer
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783319788197

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Contemporary Masculinities by Brendan Gough Pdf

This book assesses the construction of masculinities in relation to appearance, embodiment and emotions by drawing on perspectives in psychology, sociology, gender studies and public health. Brendan Gough questions conventional assumptions about masculinity and men’s health and responds to recent trends in critical studies of masculinities which discuss ‘positive’ or ‘healthy’ masculine identities. The book showcases discursively inflected qualitative research using data sources where men’s own accounts are prioritised: in-depth interviews and online discussion forums. Chapters discuss men’s appearance concerns and activities and examine male mental health, focusing on vulnerability and its management. Current trends and key concepts, including intersectionality, inequalities and embodiment are also considered throughout. This book will appeal to students and academics within social sciences and humanities interested in gender issues in general and masculinity in particular.

Author : Marc Grau Grau,Mireia las Heras Maestro,Hannah Riley Bowles
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Culture
ISBN : 9783030756451

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Engaged Fatherhood for Men, Families and Gender Equality by Marc Grau Grau,Mireia las Heras Maestro,Hannah Riley Bowles Pdf

This aim of this open access book is to launch an international, cross-disciplinary conversation on fatherhood engagement. By integrating perspective from three sectors -- Health, Social Policy, and Work in Organizations -- the book offers a novel perspective on the benefits of engaged fatherhood for men, for families, and for gender equality. The chapters are crafted to engaged broad audiences, including policy makers and organizational leaders, healthcare practitioners and fellow scholars, as well as families and their loved ones.

Author : David Wright,Simon Brownhill
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781784505066

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Men in Early Years Settings by David Wright,Simon Brownhill Pdf

Silver Award Winner at the Nursery World Equipment & Resources Awards 2019 This book explores the role of male professionals in early years settings and provides guidance for early years practitioners, managers and policy makers on building a more mixed-gender workforce by successfully attracting, recruiting, retaining and developing men in their teams. Men make up less than 2% of the early years workforce in England. This book considers the reasons for the current situation, asks whether there is a case for change and suggests ways of achieving a more mixed-gender early years workforce. The voices of male and female practitioners, providers and parents help to illustrate the barriers to men entering and successfully working in the sector, whilst also suggesting ways these barriers can be broken down.