A representação da figura paterna na contemporaneidade: a sua repercussão na vida social dos filhos - adolescentes na Cidade da Matola

Abstract

The present research studies the perception about the representation of the father figure in its repercussion on the social life of "adolescent" children at Machava-Sede Secondary Machava-Sede Secondary School, Matola City. The family has been (re) configured due to sociocultural changes, impacting on the roles of parents. It is understood that the absence of the father gives way to the call of the mother figure, in order to play a substitute role of affection, support, security among other needs. The representation of the father figure is a symbolic function, which shapes the socialization of adolescent children, in the family environment, at school and in society, based on beliefs that have repercussions on the way of acting. The adolescent children, the family and the society entrust the father figure with the role of provider, influencer and educator. However, this scenario is challenged by socio-cultural and economic factors, revealing that the paternal presence is not limited to physical presence, but also emotional, being fundamental for a socialisation of children adolescents, o monitoring.

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