Fathering and Poverty - by Anna Tarrant (Paperback)

About the Book

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.

Book Synopsis

Anna Tarrant's revealing research explores the dynamics of men's caring responsibilities in low-income families' lives.

The book draws on pioneering multigenerational research to examine 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 of masculinities and family life and the policies and practices that support or undermine men's participation.

Review Quotes

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About the Author

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