Introduces the special issue on men's roles in the family and highlights some of the interesting articles which follow. A brief review of the literature on male roles is included. (BEF)

The author presents a six-stage model for sexual decision-making. Hopefully, the model will provide a framework for discussion which would encourage sexual decision-making on the basis of long-range implications rather than on a short-term basis. (Author)

The attempts to establish an equity in marriage---with no sacrificial lamb---not the husband, the wife or the children---has received little attention in professional journals. These shifts need careful study by clinicians so that we may help couples with options that lead to self realization and fulfillment for both. (Author)

This discussion begins with a brief historical analysis of civilization's growth towards patriarchy and analyzes the cognitive, affective and cognitive aspects of stereotyping. Research into sex differences is reported and values and biases are given to fit. Schools and homes are cited for their support in promulgating stereotypes. (Author)

Presented at a meeting of the Training Committee of the Family Institute of Philadelphia, November 28, 1973. This article is a response to the concern over high divorce rates. (EK)

Overall findings from this series of studies indicate that fathers are as competent as mothers in providing affection, stimulation, and the necessary care for newborn infants. During feeding in the neonatal period, fathers have been found to be just as active participants in dyadic interactions with their infants as are mothers. (Author)

Challenges the assumption that males should be employed to counterbalance the "feminized" environment in early education. An argument is made for recruitment of androgynous men to break the stereotype, perpetuated in the educational literature and the media, that the male is valued solely for his macho image. (Author)

One cause of marriage difficulty is the unconsciously motivated selection of an incompatible mate through the process of a counterphobic mechanism. Definition of counterphobia is given, along with brief examples and comments. (EK)

Male high school students in a Bachelor Living Class observed methods of child care including bottle feeding, spoon feeding, changing diapers, and method of holding. The purpose was for the students to grasp a better understanding of child development. (EK)

A programmed board game, called Family Contract, guides family members through basic steps in interpersonal problem solving. Family members can, in 15 minutes, write a contract that identifies a displeasing problem behavior, describe a pleasing replacement behavior, and arrange contingent reinforcement and recording of pleasing behavior. (Author)

A study comparing the processes of arriving at fertility decisions in marriage shows that the husband's preference for children or for childlessness controls more often than the wife's preference in either case. Using two childless samples and one sample with children, the strong effect of male preference was found. (Author)

Reports research on the nature of enduring sexual liaisons among homosexual men. Such relationships vary widely and may be subinstitutional adaptions to lack of community support. Gay men committed to the heterosexual world were less likely to enter enduring relationships. Open marriage is the more enduring form of gay male liaisons. (Author)

Three value perspectives on men's family work are evident in previous literature: traditional, exploitive, and changing role perspectives. Areas of research derived from the changing role perspective are presented. A new study indicates that men in the late 1970s are increasing family work when their wives are employed. (Author/BEF)

Directs the reader to sibling gender relationships. Patterns of intimacy in brother-brother and brother-sister relationships are identified. Masculine gender role patterns were expressed more frequently than classic sibling rivalry. Sisters, not mothers, were discovered to be the primary socializing agent for some of men's intimate relationships…

One of the major philosophies of a junior high school sex-education course was to present information that the sex roles of both sexes can be balanced between a self and family orientation. Explanations and implications for teaching are discussed. (Author)