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fatherhood movements  

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  • Fatherhood movements have evolved in response to unprecedented changes in family demography and the “family values” debate that centers on the issue of family structure. These changes include the increase in unwed childbearing and divorce and their impact on the role of fathers in children's lives. [Source: Encyclopedia of Gender and Society; Fatherhood Movements]

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