African American Feminist Fathers’ Narratives of Parenting

This study investigated father involvement among African American feminist fathers. Five interrelated parenting themes emerged from a narrative analysis of individual semistructured interviews that each father deemed important: (a) nurturance and emotional intimacy with children, (b) politically con...

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Published in:Journal of black psychology 2006-02, Vol.32 (1), p.43-71
Main Author: White, Aaronette M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
African American Community
African Americans
Attitudes
Child Rearing
Discipline
Fatherhood
Fathers
Feminism
Gender roles
Interviews
Intimacy
Masculinity
Narratives
Parent Child Relationship
Parent Participation
Parenting
Parents & parenting
Psychology
Social Cognition
Social Support Groups
Society
U.S.A
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Summary:This study investigated father involvement among African American feminist fathers. Five interrelated parenting themes emerged from a narrative analysis of individual semistructured interviews that each father deemed important: (a) nurturance and emotional intimacy with children, (b) politically conscious parenting, (c) nonviolent discipline, (d) supportive social arrangements, and (e) open attitudes concerning who can parent a child. Each man’s personal commitment to feminist principles reflected how his parenting went beyond wanting the best for his child and included what was best for women, African American communities, broad societal change, and the psychosocial development of African American men. The findings offer practical insights and recommendations for understanding the best practices of some African American fathers who connect with their children despite societal barriers.
ISSN:0095-7984
1552-4558
DOI:10.1177/0095798405283528