Young Unwed Fathers: Changing Roles and Emerging PoliciesRobert I. Lerman, Theodora Ooms Temple University Press, 2009 - 360 pages An important resource for scholars, policymakers and social service providers....devoted to economic, demographic, ethical, legal, public policy, psychological, social service, subcultural and sociological issues relevant to young fathers. This volume contributes to the ongoing process of reframing the early pregnancy an childbearing literature to include young fathers. The empirical chapters include quantitative analyses of national surveys, ethnographic studies of inner-city young men and program evaluations....provide[s] up-to-date overviews of recent policy and programmatic initiatives. --Journal of AdolescenceThis volume is the first volume to bring together a wide and balanced array of research program and policy perspectives on unwed fatherhood. The essays illuminate the public debate about welfare reform, paternity and child support, and family values. |
Contents
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Sex Codes and Family Life among Poor InnerCity Youths | 68 |
Paternity Risk among Adolescent Males | 93 |
When and Why Fathers Matter Impacts of Father Involvement on the Children of Adolescent Mothers | 111 |
Rights and Obligations | 133 |
Creating Federal Leadership in Research and Policy Development | 187 |
Paternity Actions and Young Fathers | 207 |
The Problems and Promise of Child Support Policies | 229 |
InKind Contributions as Child Support The Teen Alternative Parenting Program | 245 |
Involving Unwed Fathers in Adoption Counseling and Teen Pregnancy Programs | 261 |
The Role of Unwed Fathers in the Abortion Decision | 282 |
Service Programs to Help Unwed Fathers JOELLE SANDER | 291 |
Employment Patterns of Unwed Fathers and Public Policy | 310 |
Legal Rights and Obligations An Uneven Evolution | 135 |
Ethical Dimensions of Young Unwed Fatherhood | 164 |
Policies and Programs | 185 |
List of Contributors | 329 |
Index | 333 |
Other editions - View all
Young Unwed Fathers: Changing Roles and Emerging Policies Robert Lerman,Theodora Ooms Limited preview - 1993 |
Young Unwed Fathers: Changing Roles and Emerging Policies Robert I. Lerman No preview available - 1993 |
Young Unwed Fathers: Changing Roles and Emerging Policies Robert I. Lerman No preview available - 1994 |
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