Becoming a Parent

LaRossa explores the experience of parenthood from a sociological perspective. He starts from the premise that parenthood is a social construct; that parenthood is a social institution and that parental perceptions of their roles are socially defined. LaRossa then goes on to examine how and why the meaning of parenthood has been redefined over time; how the experience of parenthood differs between the sexes and how this difference has evolved. With review questions and suggested assignments included in each chapter, Becoming a Parent is an ideal undergraduate text.LaRossa, Ralph is the author of 'Becoming a Parent', published 1986 under ISBN 9780783799063 and ISBN 0783799063.