Fatherhood is a huge identity shift, too—so why doesn’t society acknowledge that?

Authors

Kevin Shafer, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow

Keywords

fatherhood, parenting, children

Abstract

Becoming a father is a monumental transition in the lives of men. Yet, too often, it is recognized for a fleeting week (or less) of paternity leave before they are expected to carry on as if nothing has changed—a disservice not only to dads but also their partners and their children.

Original Publication Citation

Shafer, K. (2018). “Fatherhood is a Huge Identity Shift, Too—So Why Doesn’t Society Acknowledge That?” Motherly.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Shafer, Kevin, "Fatherhood is a huge identity shift, too—so why doesn’t society acknowledge that?" (2018). Faculty Publications. 4384.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/4384

Document Type

Other

Publication Date

2018

Permanent URL

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/7192

Publisher

Motherly

Language

English

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Sociology

University Standing at Time of Publication

Associate Professor

Copyright Use Information

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