"New Fathers" with more Time for their Children?
What changes have there been in the self-images of fathers and grandfathers in the history of the Federal Republic of Germany, and likewise in their role in raising children - and why? These questions are the focus of a research project on and carried out at Heidelberg University’s Department of History. The project entitled "Time with (Grand)Parents" analyses the period from 1960 to 1990, which was characterised by economic crises and new social movements. A parallel blog aims to supplement the project’s thematic focus by interdisciplinary perspectives and related research topics. ...
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