FCS 3260 - Fatherhood

Social, cultural, historical, and psychological study of fatherhood over the life span and corresponding perspectives regarding masculinity and manhood. Analysis of the role of fathers in the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of children. Examination of the various and controversial roles and images of fathers as nurturers, co-parents, providers, protectors, patriarchs and "dead-beat dads" in our culture and the media. Exploration of processes for establishing, maintaining, and strengthening relationships between fathers and their children.