The Construction of Fatherhood

The Construction of Fatherhood, Volume 1, provides a rigorous examination of how legal frameworks address evolving concepts of paternal roles. Alice Margaria analyzes the response of the European Court of Human Rights to shifting social practices that challenge traditional fatherhood models. This scholarly work investigates how the court navigates the fragmentation of the conventional father figure and determines the specific characteristics required to establish legal paternity.

As a significant contribution to law, gender and the law, and international jurisprudence, this text explores the rights and responsibilities of men within modern family structures. The author traces the underlying values and assumptions that influence judicial decisions, highlighting the expressive power of the court in legitimizing specific parenting ideologies. This book offers a detailed look at how legal institutions regulate and organize family life in a changing global landscape.