1. In feminist literature, this refers to male dominance. 2. To act as a father figure, eg ‘teacher knows best’. See...

Paternalism The term paternalism has long been in currency among moral and political philosophers, but its circulation became much wider, and its definitions much more precise, following the widely read debate over "the legal enforcement of...

Paternalism refers usually to an attitude or a policy stemming from the hierarchic pattern of a family based on patriarchy, that is, there is a figurehead (the father, pater in Latin) that makes decisions on behalf of others (the "children") for their...

One day, Edward received an unexpected visit. It was from a process server, who served him with legal papers. The papers stated that a former girlfriend of Edward's was suing him for child support. According to the papers, Edward was the father of...

There are taxicabs roaming the streets of New York City these days bearing a question: "Who's the Father?" These are not mobile gossip mongers. These are ads that promise anyone within reading distance an answer. Just call "1-800-DNA-TYPE." This is the way...

Two Army colonels are accused of switching identities to try to fool a paternity test, authorities said.Scott M. Carlson, 51, and Bruce S. Adkins, 44, who is accused of trying to take the paternity test in Carlson's place, were charged Thursday with tampering with public...

The Supreme Court was expected to hold a hearing Tuesday in the paternity case of Anna Nicole Smith's infant daughter, but the lawyers and officials are prohibited by Bahamian legal rules from discussing the case, even to reveal the nature of the hearing.The baby, Dannielynn...