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Examining different perspectives on fatherhood: a socio-cultural approach

Year: 2011

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Main purpose of the present investigation is to explore cultural perspectives on different aspects of fatherhood. In this study, we analyze perspectives of different cultures on fatherhood by focusing mainly on mythologies, and religious perspectives. Findings suggest that provision, protection, formation (formation of the child's character), and endowment (giving legal status to a child) functions seem to be viewed as primary functions of fatherhood across cultures. © 2011 Published by Elsevier Ltd.

Source: Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences

DOI: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2011.03.103

Authors: Ozkan Ozgun, Sule Erden, Munire Aydilek Ciftci

Institution: Cukurova University

Language: English

Topic: Family Dynamics and Relationships

Subfield: Demography

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W1967044158

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Cites: 24

Cited by: 7

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