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 University of NewcastlePrincipal Investigator with the SMS4dads & SMS4DeadlyDads support lines
Emeritus Professor Alistair ThomsonMonash UniversityCo-author, Fathering: An Australian History
Dr Johnny BellMonash UniversityCo-author, Fathering: An Australian History
Professor Michelle Arrow (host)President of the Australian Historical Association
Fathering and Work:
Belinda ProbertSocial scientist, academic and author, Bill's Secrets: Love, War and Ambition
Professor Sean ScalmerUniversity of MelbourneAuthor, A Fair Day's Work: The Quest to Win Back Time
Emeritus Professor John MurphyUniversity of MelbourneCo-author, Fathering: An Australian History
