From breadwinners to Bluey's Bandit — a history of Australian fathers and their families
This episode explores the past and present expectations and experiences of Australian fathers, in the workforce, domestic duties, and child-rearing, and examines how their roles have also shaped the lives of mothers, children, and society.
These conversations were recorded at the launch of the book Fathering: An Australian History at the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.
Speakers
Fathering and Mothering:
Professor Jacqui McDonaldConvenor of the Australian Fatherhood Research Consortium, Deakin University
Associate Professor Richard FletcherFathers and Families Research Program at the…
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