Fathering and Poverty: Uncovering Men’s Participation in Low-Income Family Life

Review\n''This book presents a compelling account of people's engagements with biosensors. Drawing on their long experience of research in science and technology studies, the authors elucidate how people can be helped or disappointed by these new technologies.'' ― Deborah Lupton, University of New South Wales\nAnna Tarrant’s revealing research explores the dynamics of men’s caring responsibilities in low-income families’ lives.    The book draws on pioneering multigenerational research to examine men’s involvement in care for their families. It interrogates how this is affected by the resources available and the constraints upon them, considering intersections of gender, generation and work, as well as the impact of austerity and welfare support.   Illuminating aspects of care within economic hardship that often go unseen, it deepens our understanding of masculinities and family life and the policies and practices that support or undermine men’s participation.