Fathers and Daughters (Male Orders) Book

This book explores important factors and processes operating in the father-daughter relationship, a subject that has received little attention, especially when compared to the subject of mother-daughter relations. Sue Sharpe uses the words and experiences of daughters and their fathers to draw out the complexities, contradictions and conflicts within their relationships. The research covers all stages of father-daughter relations from childhood to old age and highlights the most important aspects to emerge from these experiences. This glimpse into the lives of fathers and their daughters poses questions about the social nature of fathering and examines the effects of aging on the father-daughter relationship to reveal a gradual reversal of roles. Offering a guided journey through a range of real-life father and daughter experiences, Fathers and Daughters provides fascinating insights into the most important processes operating within this relationship.Read More