Class-Based Masculinities: Divorce, Fatherhood, and the Hegemonic Ideal

• Published in: Fathering (Harriman, Tenn.) Vol. 2; no. 2; pp. 165 - 190
• Main Authors: Catlett, Beth Skilken, McKenry, Patrick C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Harriman Men's Studies Press 22.03.2004
• Subjects: Child development; Children of divorced parents; Divorce; Father and child; Fathers; Gender; Human relations; Interpersonal communication; Job Skills; Joint custody of children; Males; Men; Parents & parenting; Personal relationships; Sex roles; Social classes

Historically, men's breadwinning not only has been a demonstration of their masculinity but also has been the most unifying element in fathers' lives. Breadwinning and economic support of children are inextricably bound together in men's sense of self. Breadwinning has justified men&#...