What stood out most when watching these episodes? 2. How critical is childcare beyond the scope of motherhood now that you’ve watched the series? 3. When thinking about your clas

part one:
Cultural Definition of Motherhood: The Butterfly Must Find it’s on Way out of the Cocoon
The weekly question is as follows:
Watch this video to hear an anthropologist describe different cultures’ approaches to childbirth. How does your culture see the transition to motherhood?
Cultural Definition of Motherhood: The Butterfly Must Find its on Way out of the CocoonLinks to an external site.
part two: No Man’s Land
Weekly, respond to the video-based discussion posts. You are to create an original thought/reflection.
The expectation is that our responses will be thoughtful, respectful, and challenging perspectives when necessary.
Students will review these video clips, answer the questions.
Discussion Questions:
Based on the series, “No Man’s Land:
1. What stood out most when watching these episodes?
2. How critical is childcare beyond the scope of motherhood now that you’ve watched the series?
3. When thinking about your classroom and center, how can you increase father engagement based on what you learned in these “real life” stories?
We will watch a series that will dive into the complex web of anti-male biases, racism, and outdated rules, single fathers are often shut out of housing, child care, and even emergency shelter. In NO MAN’S LAND, the Investigative Unit follows the real-life struggles of three single fathers and holds public officials accountable for policies depriving families of essential needs (Youtube, 2021). I have the links below.
Single and Homeless with a BabyLinks to an external site.
Crime and PunishmentLinks to an external site.
Dinosaurs, Predators, and HousingLinks to an external site.
The Child CareLinks to an external site.
Black Dads and a Shared StoryLinks to an external site.