The Making of a Makbul Father

This book draws upon qualitative interviews with lower-middle class men with adult children. It provides important insight into a region of the world that has not been sufficiently studied in the field of Masculinity Studies and analyzes manhood/fatherhood from a novel perspective. It uses Margaret Wetherell's (2012) theory of affective practice to focus on moments men experience masculinity as essence and free play as formulated by Todd W. Reeser (2010). Elaborating on affective practices which stabilize and destabilize makbulhood, manhood, and fatherhood, it focuses on a long-excluded generation of men in the literature and illuminates men's Iamnotlikethem and Iamlikeallmenontheearth moments. It is relevant to researchers in gender studies, masculinity studies, social psychology, and family sociology.

Examines the intersection of state-sponsored ideologies and personal identities through an examination of Turkish-Sunni-Muslim fatherhood Draws on qualitative interviews with lower-middle class Makbul fathers Reveals how men construct particular affective connections with the historical and socio-economic context of Turkey

Autorentext

Mürüvet Esra Y ld r m is an award-winning qualitative researcher, content consultant, and playwright. She has introduced the Guided Autobiography technique in Turkey and commences regular groups to initiate artistic and daily dialogues.

Inhalt

Chapter 1: The Conceptual Tools of the Book.- Chapter 2: A Paradigmatic View of the Turkish context.- Chapter 3: A Free Play : Dealing with Destabilizing Affects.- Chapter 4: The Essentials : When Destabilizing Affects Become Representative.- Chapter 5: Feeling Makbul and as a Father.