Abstract
As it stands, South Africa reportedly has one of the highest rates of father absenteeism; nonetheless, this does not imply that all fathers are absent. There are those few fathers that are taking responsibility for their children, not only as economic providers but as nurturers too. It is an unusual phenomenon in many societies to find Black fathers who raise children on their own. As a result, there is very limited research on their actual experiences. Thus, this paper endeavoured to explore how Black single fathers experience parenthood. This qualitative study made use of structured interviews to capture the personal stories and experiences of single fathers from their own points of view. The study was informed by social constructionism and intersectionality theory. Thus, through an analysis of six Black single fathers, I will illuminate their challenges and coping strategies.
M.A. (Social Impact Assessment)