Discuss the Contradictory Roles That Fathers Are Expected to Fulfill

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Essay

Discuss the contradictory roles that fathers are expected to fulfill in the United States today, and then spell out forces that predict how involved a particular dad might be in hands-on care. Finally, use a concrete example, based on a father you know, to illustrate at least one of these concepts and ideas.

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Definitions:

Agency Behavior

Actions taken by agents that represent or act on behalf of others, particularly in contexts involving principal-agent relationships.

Congress

A bicameral legislative body of the federal government of the United States, consisting of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Ripeness

A legal principle that determines the readiness of a case for litigation, ensuring that a dispute has evolved enough to be resolved.

Pro-Se

Representing oneself in a legal proceeding without the assistance of a lawyer.