... essential, but problematic; the role of fatherhood within marriage; the shrinking fatherly expectations; the debate over the importance of fatherhood; the necessity of fathers and mothers; and the correlations between fatherhood, marriage, and the good society. Popenoe begins by pointing out that paternal absence is a major force lying behind many of the social problems that have been on the rise over the past ... fact that a father is present in the family structure does not always mean it will be a positive environment for child-rearing. Popenoe acknowledges the fact that fathers are...

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• Approx Pages: 5
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate