Summary: The Department is keen to
advance the theme of parenthood
within the discipline, share its
knowledge and know more from
others on these and various topics
related to parenting.
Parenting has been a theme of academic interest, over several
decades and has attracted much attention in recent times.
Exposure to the changing social scenario has triggered a
movement within parenting, from focus on women to focus on
gender, both in research and advocacy. The experiences gained
from interventions have thrown up more questions than answers
to issues of child rearing and the roles and responsibilities of
parents.
The Asian / African societies, which are more traditional are
currently subject to the influence of a panorama of changes
including globalisation. A corollary to it are the nature of changes
occurring within the family due to economic and social transitions
which are characterised as involving structural and attitudinal
dimensions resulting in some alterations in interrelationships
among the members constituting the family, changes in family
obligations and decision-making. Parents are coping with these
using alternative ways, which is likely to have short term and
long-term impacts on themselves and their children (both
negative and positive).
The objectives of the seminar are to: (1) Share and consolidate
experiences in research and practice related to parenthood and
parenting; (2) Document the spectrum of new knowledge and
understanding related to parenthood and parenting from the
Asian and African perspectives; (3) Create a platform for future
collaborations and net working in the area The cross-country
approach will shed light on the extent to which the experiences
of parents in one Asian/African country differ from another.Owner: Department fo Human development and Family Studies, M.S. University of Baroda Baroda, Gujarat, India