Tag: male engagement

The Current Conversation on Mentorship for Boys Excludes Responsible Fatherhood

Any national conversation about boys and men that does not center fatherhood risks misdiagnosing the problem and misdirecting the response.

Framing mentorship as a corrective for father absence must be handled with care. When mentoring programs are positioned as replacements for fathers rather than complements to parental involvement, they unintentionally reinforce a deficit narrative.

What Is the Role of Fathers in Maternal Health?

When it comes to maternal health in the United States, women face several challenges, including high mortality, racial disparities, and inadequate mental health support. These factors put women at risk, and, unfortunately, attempts to address them often overlook a key group of advocates: men and fathers.