Title:
Redefining fatherhood : a report from the Caribbean
Authors:
Brown, J.
,
Chevannes, B.
Year:
2001
Serial number:
97
Journal:
Early Childhood Matters
Pages:
25
-
37
ISSN:
1387-9553
Language:
eng
Subject:
Culture, Society and Religion
Keywords:
children
,
men
,
women
,
participation
Abstract:
Janet Brown is Tutor/Coordinator of the Caribbean Child Development Centre, School of Continuing Studies, University of the West Indies. Barry Chevannes is Dean and Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of the West Indies. In this article, they review the systematic focus of the University over 13 years on the differences between what mothers contribute to childrearing and the contributions of fathers. To do that, they discuss what has been discovered across Caribbean countries through a regional survey (1987); a pilot study called ‘The Contribution of Caribbean Men to the Family’ (1991-92); and a participatory research project called ‘The Gender Socialisation Project’ (1993-19952. They then reflect on some of the outcomes of this continuing work, showing the breadth and depth of the approaches that are necessary if there is to be effective change.
Organization:
Bernard van Leer Foundation
Region:
Caribbean
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2001 Bernard van Leer Foundation
Document type:
E-article
File:
124553.pdf