Researching the Intersection between Collective Identity and Conceptions of Post-separation and Divorced Fatherhood

A Case Study Fathers For Justice, Fathers For Just Us, or Fathers are Us

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ID12875436
AuthorsRobert A Kenedy (York University, corresponding author)
Year2006
Volume2
Issue2
Pages75-97
Publication date2006-08-17
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueQualitative Sociology Review (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1733-8077 • E-ISSN: 1733-8077
PublisherUniversity of Lodz Press (PUBLISHER • PL)
DOI10.18778/1733-8077.2.2.06
OpenAlexW4206623868
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited9

This article explores the methodological implications of investigating the collective identity of Fathers For Justice (FFJ). More specifically, a three-pronged approach of employing participant observation, interviews, and content analysis is assessed as the basis for understanding FFJ’s collective identity. This methodological approach reveals that meanings and practices related to post-separation and divorced fatherhood as well as the importance of children are a significant dimension of a FFJ collective identity. I conclude that an important part of the FFJ collective identity is not based on these activists perceiving themselves as self-serving (Fathers for Just Us), but as those seeking equality in terms of being recognized as continous parents after separation and divorce (Fathers are Us)

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