Despite an increasing worldwide focus on the role of men in families and burgeoning research documenting men's contribution to gender equality, the importance of their engagement for work-family balance, and the numerous positive paternal contributions to children's development, policy to makers have been slow to recognize the need for effective public policy that is supportive of men's involvement in their families. This publication aims to promote the knowledge of trends affecting families and increase awareness of family issues. Addressing the evolving role of men in families, it outlines the need to develop social policies supporting these new roles for the benefit of families.
| ISBN: | 9789211303063 |
| Publication date: | 30th July 2011 |
| Author: | United Nations |
| Publisher: | United Nations Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 201 pages |
| Series: | Economic & Social Affairs |
| Genres: |
Relationships and families: advice and issues |
Despite an increasing worldwide focus on the role of men in families and burgeoning research documenting men's contribution to gender equality, the importance of their engagement for work-family balance, and the numerous positive paternal contributions to children's development, policy to makers have been slow to recognize the need for effective public policy that is supportive of men's involvement in their families. This publication aims to promote the knowledge of trends affecting families and increase awareness of family issues. Addressing the evolving role of men in families, it outlines the need to develop social policies supporting these new roles for the benefit of families.
Men in Families and Family Policy in a Changing World features in the following genres: Relationships and families: advice and issues
Men in Families and Family Policy in a Changing World is available in Paperback
Men in Families and Family Policy in a Changing World was written by United Nations and published by United Nations Publications
Men in Families and Family Policy in a Changing World has 201 pages
Yes it is part of Economic & Social Affairs series