East Erie Satellite: Cognitive Conception: When Men Become Fathers
Conception occurs when a sperm fertilizes an egg, and in traditional pregnancies, a gestation period begins in the mother that transforms her body and mind in recognizable, physiological ways, which, of course, is well-documented and studied. But it's less known what happens to men during the gestation period. For men, who do not become physically pregnant, the announcement of pregnancy is initially contingent upon the man's acceptance or rejection of his new role identity as a father – otherwise referred to as "cognitive conception." What is cognitive cognition, "when" do men become fathers, and why should we discuss it? Join JES Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Parris Baker as he explores this topic, unpacking why it matters and what it means to the relationship between a father, a mother, their baby, and society.
Location: ECAT: Erie Center for Arts and Technology – 650 East Ave., Ada Lawrence Community Room, Erie, PA 16503
Date/Time: Thursday, June 12, 7-8:30PM
Admission: FREE
Parris J. Baker, PhD., MSSA, Associate Professor and Director, Social Work, Mortuary Science, and Gerontology Programs, Department of Criminal Justice & Social Work, Gannon University. He received his undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees in social work from Gannon University, Case Western Reserve University, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, and the University of Pittsburgh, School of Social Work, respectively. In 2011, Dr. Baker became the first African American tenured professor at Gannon University. He most recently became a Jefferson Education Society Scholar-In-Residence and Harry T. Burleigh and Beyond Fellow.
