Social practices of single fathers: analysis based on qualitative interviews

Social practices of single fathers are described on the basis of biographical interviews (n = 9) in the tradition of integrative research paradigms in sociology. Social practices towards children before single parenthood; organization of everyday life; implementation of employment; practice of interaction with the state and the educational institutions; upbringing practices; relationships with women are allocated. Single fathers as a group are characterized by a high level of solidarity, they need communication with the representation of reflection of their social role taking. Accepting of the role of a single father is forced. Tactically single fathers tend to form a model of a «normal» family. Deprivation of single parenthood in the representation of informants is localized in interactions with governmental bodies of social policy, public authorities and public opinion.