Men's passage to fatherhood: an analysis of the contemporary relevance of transition theory.

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Summary

A theoretical analysis of men's experiences of pregnancy, birth and early fatherhood is presented using a framework of ritual transition theory and argues that despite its earlier structural-functionalist roots, transition theory remains a valuable framework, illuminating contemporary transitions across the life course.

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Published
2003-03-01
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Keywords

Transition (genetics), Relevance (law), Sociology, Ethnography, Gender studies

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