Fathers and Fatherhood: Evolution and Behavior

Graduate / Professional

We explore what it means to be a father, for humans and for other animals where “dads” also play a major role in the care of the young. The course focuses on the evolutionary and behavioral sciences, while acknowledging that human behavior cannot be fully understood without attention to social and cultural contexts. Our readings cover the disciplines of anthropology, biology, psychology, animal behavior, sociology, human development, ecology and evolution, public health, and medicine. Students have the opportunity to attend a conference on “Fathers and Fatherhood” being held at Yale in March 2025. TTh 2:35pm-3:50pm