Becoming a Young Breadwinner? The Education, Employment and Training Trajectories of Young Fathers. Issue 1 (26th October 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Neale, Bren; Davies, Laura
• Is Part Of: Social policy and society. Volume 15:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 85
• Page End: 98
• Publication Date: 2015-10-26
• Subjects: Young fathers, -- parenthood, -- education, -- employment, -- training; Social policy -- Periodicals; 361.6105
• DOI: 10.1017/S1474746415000512
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1474-7464

Abstract

Abstract : The entry into fatherhood is a major life course transition involving the acquisition of new adult roles and responsibilities. This transition is rarely planned for young fathers, and may involve a range of challenges, not least their capacity to provide materially and financially for their child. Drawing on a Qualitative Longitudinal study of young fathers in the UK, this article charts their very different pathways through education, training and employment, showing how these are shaped by a constellation of life circumstances. The implications for policy are considered in the light of a shifting landscape of welfare reform and 'austerity' measures.