Could fathers be considered an oppressed minority?

Question

In the world of parenting fathers are considered the lesser of the two parents in regards to ability and the legal system. I also notice that it is quite acceptable in media to paint fathers as stupid and unable to handle the children. I also notice that in a lot of minority rhetoric during segregation and the equal rights movement mirror a lot of the same thing (The ruling class -in this case women- often thought of the lower classes as less than them and hence aren't as good and can deserve to be made fun of)
This idea hit me when I read a revamped version of Soujurner Truth's "Ain't I a Woman" done into "Ain't I a Parent" that was done from a father's perspective.

Answer 1

I think so, I was very offended in the hospital when my wife had our first child. She had much more authority than I did over what happened to the child even after it was born. We were and are a happily married couple. I went thought the pregnancy with her. To classes and checkups and then once we entered the hospital it was all up to her. They did not even check with me when filling out the birth papers, Childs name, fathers name, I did not even sign it. Americal crys alot about dads not being dads but maby they should start treating the ones of us that do take responsibllity for our family and childeren like equals. As you can tell this is a touchy subject for me.

Answer 2

at one time a father of a child was expected to provide for his family. that was the sole expectation, he did not cook, clean nurse, all that was done by the mother, Today in this world, the expectation of fathers is so much more, he is not only expected to provide for family but to get involved in the home issues as well. and this is partly due to the fact that most mothers have to work as well. and moms thinking if I am providing half for the family them my other half had better get involved with the raising of said family. I am not saying weather this is a good thing but I really do like the idea that the father can and has an input in to how children are raised, I think that both parents need to be there if you are going to be in a family like group. I need to make clear that I know a lot of single moms and admire and acknowledge the wonderful job they are doing, but I have asked them if a partner would be of assistance, and the answer yes it would be great to share the load

Answer 3

As with any stereotype, dads are in the made out to be the lesser of the 2 parents. They are usually the breadwinners and therefore, spend little time with the kids where as mom is home 24/7. Raising kids is a very difficult job and any parent could tell you, they may very well rather be working than at home taking care of the kids! To do it (properly) takes a helluva lotta effort, time and patience. And for dad to be thrown into the role of caregiver is like tossing him out of a plane and telling him to fly.

I personally try not to pay attention to such stereotyping. My hubby takes great care of my learning disabled son.

Answer 4

the good fathers are an majorly oppressed minority. :) hope you raise your children well.