There is a day to commemorate men. Specifically, it is a day to raise awareness about men’s and boys’ health. This November 19th, International Men’s Day is commemorated.
The idea behind commemorating this date, established in 1999 by a committee in Trinidad and Tobago, is to promote greater gender equality and highlight positive male role models.
One of these positive role models is fatherhood.
At least 18.4 million men between the ages of 15 and 60 are fathers in Mexico, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).
What is commemorated on International Men’s Day in Mexico?
According to the Mexican government, the idea of commemorating International Men’s Day originated with an initiative from a committee in Trinidad and Tobago.
The Mexican government highlights the following actions for every November 19th:
- Promote positive male role models: everyday men who live decent and honest lives.
- Celebrate men’s positive contributions to society, community, family, marriage, childcare, and the environment.
- Focus on men’s social, emotional, physical, and spiritual health and well-being.
Positive Fatherhood: How Many Men Are Dads?
According to data from INEGI (the National Institute of Statistics and Geography), the 2022 National Survey for the Care System indicates that 18.4 million men are fathers of biological children.
By age group, 16.2 percent of fathers are between 15 and 29 years old; 40.5 percent are between 30 and 44 years old; and 43.3 percent are between 45 and 60 years old.
Furthermore, of the total, approximately 3.2 million men aged 15 to 60 have children under 18 who do not live with them.
However, 13.1 million men do live with their children. Of these, 95.5 percent stated that they are involved in their children’s care; 91.7 percent accompanied them to prenatal appointments, and 91.6 percent said they were present during childbirth.
According to the 2020 Census by INEGI (the Mexican National Institute of Statistics and Geography), 0.5 percent of the fathers surveyed identified themselves as single fathers.
In this regard, the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) highlighted that in recent decades, fathers assuming the role of primary caregivers for their children have become more visible in Mexico.
In a report released for Father’s Day 2025, the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) highlighted that autonomous fatherhood refers to situations where fathers assume the role of raising their children, whether by choice or other circumstances, without the active involvement of the mother.
The increasing number of fathers taking on this caregiving role is part of a shift in traditional male roles and gender stereotypes.
Autonomous fatherhood is a family model that challenges traditional notions of family and caregiving.
Source: elfinanciero
