ANALYSIS OF FATHERHOOD IN CONSTRUCTING FEMINISM
Ratu Yustika Rini
Graduate School Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Abstract
This paper tries to explore the feminism construction of fathershood in the family. Using postdevelopmental understanding, this paper seeks to understand how feminism develops in becoming a father, this paper is based on a case study conducted in 2016 for one month. The findings of this study reveal that the construcibility of feminism in the family lies in patriarchal discourse. This paper argues that there are many meanings attached to the fatherly patterns that have built feminism in the family environment. It not only functions as a symbol of feminism, but also acts as a patriarchal marker. This finding also shows that the discourse perpetuates the patriarchal legacy. So, it is highly recommended, so parents can build the construct of feminism, and be able to understand various meanings of feminism in a comprehensive and applicable way.
Keywords: Feminism, fatherhood
Topic: Gender Issues in Early Childhood and Parenting Education