How Fathers Shape Their Daughters – and Vice Versa

Whether merely a provider, caretaker, or emotional cornerstone: This book explores the possibilities and gaps in father-daughter relationships. It discusses how fathers today are attempting to forge a path with their daughters that is independent of traditional father roles.

Every woman is the daughter of a father. The perspective of this man, his values, and messages have a lasting impact – sometimes for a lifetime. Even if he has only appeared as a biological parent, is separated from the family, or is completely absent. In this book, Susann Sitzler not only examines the vast range of what a father can be for his daughter – an ally, an empathetic supporter, a sparring partner – but also gives space to the experiences of men with daughters. Personal reflections and experiences from multiple generations are intertwined with insights from psychology and fatherhood research. Increasingly, fathers are seizing the opportunity for a more conscious and active relationship: the gradual dissolution of gender roles opens up new possibilities. In the grand kaleidoscope of father-daughter narratives, readers can reflect on their own stories.