Deutscher Verein für öffentliche und private Fürsorge e. V.

Elli Scambor and Daniel Holtermann explore the historical and structural reasons for the low participation of men in formal and informal caregiving work. They contrast this with the concept of 'Caring Masculinities': male role models that integrate values such as attentiveness and empathy. The costs and benefits for informal and professional caregiving work, as well as for society as a whole, are highlighted, and questions are raised about educational approaches to promote Caring Masculinities.