Hegemonic masculinity vs. a caring masculinity: Implications for understanding primary caregiving fathers
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Date
2017-03-08
Authors
Hunter, Sarah C
Riggs, Damien Wayne
Augoustinos, Martha
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Wiley
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Abstract
Recently, there has been a growing interest in what is positioned as a new form of masculinity arising from the increase in fathers as primary caregivers. This new form is referred to as a “caring masculinity” and is theorised as a radical shift away from traditional or hegemonic forms of masculinity. This paper critically examines the fathering literature, focusing specifically on how primary caregiving fathers navigate social norms with regard to masculinity. The paper concludes that there is a complex interplay between expectations of a traditional, provider father and a new and involved father. It is argued that ideas surrounding a caring masculinity are better understood as a broadening of hegemonic masculinity, rather than an entirely new or distinct form.
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This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in
accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for self-archiving.
This manuscript version is made available
under the CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 license http://
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
Keywords
father involvement, caring masculinity, hegemonic masculinity, masculinity, primary caregiving, fatherhood, fathering
Citation
Hunter, S.C., Riggs, D.W. & Augoustinos, M., (2017). Hegemonic masculinity vs. a caring masculinity: Implications for understanding primary caregiving fathers. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 11(3): e12307.