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Parenthood and We-ness in Everyday Life:Parenting Together Apart
No full textThis chapter explores narratives of sharing parental responsibility in everyday life among parents who do not live together. It is a social-psychological analysis of qualitative interview data focusing on family relations and social networks in everyday life in Denmark. The interview data stem from a large research project on the consequences of individualisation for social networks and family life. One of the dilemmas of post-divorce parenting comprises sharing parental responsibility while simultaneously separating from the other parent. Applying a case-based analysis, two interpretative frameworks of good parenthood is identified: devotion and symmetry. Moreover, it is discussed how these frameworks intersect with the conflict narrative of divorce. To further explore the meaning of good post-divorce parenting, a concept of we-ness is introduced in the context of divorce. The chapter concludes by arguing that post-divorce parenthood can be understood as reinventing the family (Beck-Gernsheim 2002) and re-constituting we-ness in novel ways.</p
Conclusion: Beyond Progressive?:Futures of Fatherhood Research in Europe
No full textThis chapter summarises the main themes of the research in the book, but also looks ahead and discusses possible developments in men's parenting and fatherhood research in Europe. The chapter highlights how fathering is often discussed and judged in terms of how progressive it is, or how lacking in progress it has been, and this creates analytical limitations on how we understand the experiences and practices of contemporary fathers. The chapter argues that a focus on everyday family life provides a richer understanding of caring masculinities, men’s experiences of fathering and the ongoing cultural reconfigurations of fatherhood. Based on the empirical findings reported in the book, the chapter discusses how the movement towards a stronger link between care, togetherness and men's parenting practices continues to evolve and that this process must be understood in the context of broader political and social changes in the European welfare states.This chapter summarizes the main themes of the research in the book, but also looks ahead and discusses possible developments in men’s parenting and fatherhood research in Europe. The chapter highlights how fathering is often discussed and judged in terms of how progressive it is, or how lacking in progress it has been, and this creates analytical limitations on how we understand the experiences and practices of contemporary fathers. The chapter argues that a focus on everyday family life provides a richer understanding of caring masculinities, men’s experiences of fathering and the ongoing cultural reconfigurations of fatherhood. Based on the empirical findings reported in the book, the chapter discusses how the movement towards a stronger link between care, togetherness and men’s parenting practices continues to evolve and that this process must be understood in the context of broader political and social changes in the European welfare states.</p
Introduction:What has happened to involved fatherhood?
No full textThis chapter sets the stage for the examining what has happened to ideals and practises of involved fatherhood in Europe. It focuses on contemporary scholarship alongside a focus on structural factors which shape fathering experiences and fatherhood. These factors include the workplace, models of welfare, and cultural and political ideals and shifts. Linguistic and theoretical shifts are also introduced as keys aspects of researching and theorizing men’s contemporary experiences of being a father. The chapters in the edited collection have been produced by researchers who have worked together for a number of years and the origins of their collaboration are described.This chapter sets the stage for the examining what has happened to ideals and practises of involved fatherhood in Europe. It focuses on contemporary scholarship alongside a focus on structural factors which shape fathering experiences and fatherhood. These factors include the workplace, models of welfare, and cultural and political ideals and shifts. Linguistic and theoretical shifts are also introduced as keys aspects of researching and theorizing men’s contemporary experiences of being a father. The chapters in the edited collection have been produced by researchers who have worked together for a number of years and the origins of their collaboration are described
FATHERHOOD, GENDER EQUALITY AND CARE PRACTICES IN ITALY AND DENMARK
No full textA growing scientific literature suggests changes in fatherhood. However, the extent to
which this indicates a shift away from male breadwinner model is under debate across Europe. Thus,
it is interesting to reflect on how paternal practices and gender models are evolving.
This contribution will address the debate about fatherhood and gender roles by comparing two countries,
Italy and Denmark, marked by relevant differences in terms of policies and practices related
to fatherhood and childcare. Yet both countries are still facing the work and family balance issue.
The question addressed in the chapter, by reviewing policies and secondary data analysis, will be:
How are current political agendas and welfare services aimed at changing care patterns and gender
equality in family life, and how are these policies and provisions transforming fatherhood and fathering
practices? How are these new practices challenging and challenged by traditional gender
norms and practices? Which trends can be identified
Introduction:Doing Good Parenthood
No full textThe purpose of this book is to explore in ten empirical chapters how good parenthood is done in different contexts, by different agents. The introductory chapter outlines the theoretical implications of viewing parenthood as a series of practices and our interest in the enactment and negotiation of good parenthood. We argue that the doing of good parenthood should be studied empirically and in context. Therefore, the particularities of Denmark and Sweden as contexts are briefly introduced. Finally, we argue that parenthood is to be understood in relation to childhood, and the doing of good parenthood should be situated in relation to notions of children’s interests and rights. Therefore, the book is anchored in the research fields of both parenting studies and child studies.The purpose of this book is to explore in ten empirical chapters how good parenthood is done in different contexts, by different agents. The introductory chapter outlines the theoretical implications of viewing parenthood as a series of practices and our interest in the enactment and negotiation of good parenthood. We argue that the doing of good parenthood should be studied empirically and in context. Therefore, the particularities of Denmark and Sweden as contexts are briefly introduced. Finally, we argue that parenthood is to be understood in relation to childhood, and the doing of good parenthood should be situated in relation to notions of children’s interests and rights. Therefore, the book is anchored in the research fields of both parenting studies and child studies
De Moderne Fædre
No full textDette projekt undersøger, hvordan danske fædre forholder sig til det at have en relation til et lille barn. Projektet vil fokusere på de undersøgelsesresultater som Bente Marianne Olsen kom frem til i 2000. Olsen anvender sociologen og strukturalisten Pierre Bourdieu til at analysere sine undersøgelsesresultater, og til at konkludere, at danske fædre grundet naturaliserede normer fravælger barselsorlov. Dette projekt vil gentage den undersøgelse som Olsen i 2000 foretog. Men i stedet for udelukkende at anvende Olsens og Bourdieus teorier til at analysere på vores undersøgelsesresultater, vil vi også anvende filosoffen og poststrukturalisten Judith Butler. Ved at anvende Bourdieus såvel som Butlers teorier, vil dette projekt portrættere et mere nuanceret billede af danske fædres faderskab.Dette projekt undersøger, hvordan danske fædre forholder sig til det at have en relation til et lille barn. Projektet vil fokusere på de undersøgelsesresultater som Bente Marianne Olsen kom frem til i 2000. Olsen anvender sociologen og strukturalisten Pierre Bourdieu til at analysere sine undersøgelsesresultater, og til at konkludere, at danske fædre grundet naturaliserede normer fravælger barselsorlov. Dette projekt vil gentage den undersøgelse som Olsen i 2000 foretog. Men i stedet for udelukkende at anvende Olsens og Bourdieus teorier til at analysere på vores undersøgelsesresultater, vil vi også anvende filosoffen og poststrukturalisten Judith Butler. Ved at anvende Bourdieus såvel som Butlers teorier, vil dette projekt portrættere et mere nuanceret billede af danske fædres faderskab
Arbejdsliv. Værdiledelse: Religiøsitet og spiritualitet i det moderne arbejde
No full textResumé This project seeks to analyze if there is a plausible relation between religion with a corporate aspect, spirituality, value based management and if it’s possible to see this in the case Topdanmark. Topdanmark is a Danish enterprise with an explicit set of values, which is the core of their management foundation. Therefore Topdanmark is chosen to be the basis of the case study. To substantiate the analysis, the project contains a collection of theory based on the historical development of Human Resource Management, leadership and religion in management strategies. The analysis is based upon the theory of pragmatic argumentation analysis – more specific the Toulmin Model of Argumentation, which is supported by an overview of scientific and philosophical background of argumentation theory. The project concludes that there are no specific traces of religion or spirituality in the value based management in Topdanmark, but the religiosity there might be found, lies within the values.Resumé This project seeks to analyze if there is a plausible relation between religion with a corporate aspect, spirituality, value based management and if it’s possible to see this in the case Topdanmark. Topdanmark is a Danish enterprise with an explicit set of values, which is the core of their management foundation. Therefore Topdanmark is chosen to be the basis of the case study. To substantiate the analysis, the project contains a collection of theory based on the historical development of Human Resource Management, leadership and religion in management strategies. The analysis is based upon the theory of pragmatic argumentation analysis – more specific the Toulmin Model of Argumentation, which is supported by an overview of scientific and philosophical background of argumentation theory. The project concludes that there are no specific traces of religion or spirituality in the value based management in Topdanmark, but the religiosity there might be found, lies within the values
Integration og fællesskaber
No full textI opgaven undersøger vi, hvilken rolle den kulturelle baggrund, fællesskaber og institutioner, spiller i forbindelse med integration af unge med anden etnisk baggrund i Danmark. Dette gøres gennem en empirisk og en teoretisk del. Teoriafsnittet giver et større indblik i problematikken og empirien er et kvalitativt interview med en ung med anden etnisk baggrund, på en institution. Interviewet er blevet analyseret, bl.a. ved brug af teorien. Vi konkluderer at den kulturelle baggrund spiller en rolle i integrationen, men ikke den primære. Frygt for det fremmede, samt mangel på viden, åbenhed og respekt, vil kunne resultere i en opdeling af ’os’ og ’dem’ og dermed i lukkede fællesskaber. Vi konkluderer ligeledes, at institutionerne har mulighed for at bidrage positivt til integrationsprocessen af de unge.I opgaven undersøger vi, hvilken rolle den kulturelle baggrund, fællesskaber og institutioner, spiller i forbindelse med integration af unge med anden etnisk baggrund i Danmark. Dette gøres gennem en empirisk og en teoretisk del. Teoriafsnittet giver et større indblik i problematikken og empirien er et kvalitativt interview med en ung med anden etnisk baggrund, på en institution. Interviewet er blevet analyseret, bl.a. ved brug af teorien. Vi konkluderer at den kulturelle baggrund spiller en rolle i integrationen, men ikke den primære. Frygt for det fremmede, samt mangel på viden, åbenhed og respekt, vil kunne resultere i en opdeling af ’os’ og ’dem’ og dermed i lukkede fællesskaber. Vi konkluderer ligeledes, at institutionerne har mulighed for at bidrage positivt til integrationsprocessen af de unge
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