1) The document discusses contemporary fatherhood and whether it should be considered "intensive" or "intimate". 2) It explores aspects of intimacy in fatherhood like emotional openness, sexuality, reflexivity, and equality in communication. 3) The document presents quotes from fathers about making time each evening for their children, being present for shared events like school plays, and prioritizing family after work.

1. ESRC Parenting Cultures Seminar Series Seminar 2: Gender and Parenting Culture: Intensive Fatherhood? Contemporary Fatherhood: Intensive or Intimate? Dr Esther Dermott Department of Sociology Cambridge, 3 rd April 2009

9. ESRC Parenting Cultures Seminar Series Seminar 2: Gender and Parenting Culture: Intensive Fatherhood? Contemporary Fatherhood: Intensive or Intimate? Dr Esther Dermott Department of Sociology Cambridge, 3 rd April 2009