Challenging the Stereotypes of Mexican American Fathers |
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| Authors: | Olivia N Saracho and Bernard Spodek |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Maryland, 6100 Westchester Park Drive #818, College Park, MD 20740, USA;(2) University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, USA |
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| Abstract: | This critical review presents studies of Mexican American fathers in the United Sates to provide researchers with an understanding
of contemporary fatherhood. It describes the myths that cause methodological and conceptual problems in interpreting the results
of studies on Mexican American fathers. Several common challenges and limitations in those studies are identified and discussed,
such as conflicting cultural perceptions, traditional and contemporary perceptions, and social stereotyping of the Mexican
American fathers’ family roles. This review also provides guidelines for future research and practical applications on Mexican
American fathers’ involvement in their children’s education. In doing this, it contributes to an emerging understanding of
the complexity of Mexican American fathering. |
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| Keywords: | Mexican American fathers Parents Fathers Social stereotyping Mexican American fathers |
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