Fathering and Poverty

Uncovering Men’s Participation in Low-Income Family Life

Anna Tarrant (University of Lincoln), Celia Roberts, Adrian MacKenzie , Mette Furbo

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Policy Press
05 August 2021

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Anna Tarrant's revealing research explores the dynamics and diversity of men's caring roles in low-income households at various stages of their lives. It sheds light on men's participation in care and the factors that affect it, including class, culture, work and the impact of austerity.

Anna Tarrant's revealing research exploresthe dynamics of men'scaringresponsibilities in low-income families' lives.

The book drawsonpioneeringmultigenerational research toexamine men's involvement in care for their families. It interrogates how this is affected by the resources available and the constraints upon them, considering intersections of gender, generation and work, as well as the impact of austerity and welfare support.

Illuminating aspects of care within economic hardship that often go unseen, it deepens our understanding ofmasculinities and family life and the policies and practices that support or undermine men's participation.

By: Anna Tarrant (University of Lincoln), Celia Roberts, Adrian MacKenzie, Mette Furbo, Joann Wilkinson
Imprint: Policy Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: ISBN Incorrect; Do Not Activate. ed.
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781447348665
ISBN 10: 1447348664
Pages: 262
Publication Date: 05 August 2021
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction: Fathering, poverty, families and policy 2. Low-income fatherhoods in historical and political context 3. Theorising men’s participation in low-income families 4. Supporting men in low- income contexts: practitioner observations 5. Men’s caring arrangements and family trajectories 6. Familial economic circumstances and provisioning practices 7. Men’s family participation in low-income urban neighbourhoods 8. Conclusion: Men’s family participation in low-income contexts

Anna Tarrant is Associate Professor at the University of Lincoln and a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow.

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