Designing Parental Leave Policy :
Brandth, Berit
Designing Parental Leave Policy : the Norway model and the changing face of fatherhood / edited by:Kvande, Elin Berit Brandth and Elin Kvande - 1st ed. - Bristol : Bristol University Press, 2022 - v, 232 p. - Sociology of Children and Families series .
Includes Index
Includes Bibliographical References
The authors of this study have made a significant contribution to the field of research on everyday family life by examining fathering and care practices in the context of the welfare state. Their original study sheds light on how fathers navigate and negotiate their roles in caring for their children within a social and political context that shapes their opportunities and constraints.
By focusing on the experiences and perspectives of fathers, the authors have expanded our understanding of family dynamics beyond the traditional emphasis on mothers as primary caregivers. This perspective is particularly important in the context of the welfare state, where policies and institutions play a significant role in shaping family life.
Overall, the authors' research provides valuable insights into the complex and dynamic nature of family relationships in contemporary societies. It highlights the need for policymakers and practitioners to recognize and support the diversity of care practices within families, and to develop policies that promote gender equality and family well-being.
English.
9781529201581
Parental leave.--Scandinavia.
Fatherhood.--Scandinavia.
Parental leave --Government policy --Scandinavia
331.257630851 / BRA-D
Designing Parental Leave Policy : the Norway model and the changing face of fatherhood / edited by:Kvande, Elin Berit Brandth and Elin Kvande - 1st ed. - Bristol : Bristol University Press, 2022 - v, 232 p. - Sociology of Children and Families series .
Includes Index
Includes Bibliographical References
The authors of this study have made a significant contribution to the field of research on everyday family life by examining fathering and care practices in the context of the welfare state. Their original study sheds light on how fathers navigate and negotiate their roles in caring for their children within a social and political context that shapes their opportunities and constraints.
By focusing on the experiences and perspectives of fathers, the authors have expanded our understanding of family dynamics beyond the traditional emphasis on mothers as primary caregivers. This perspective is particularly important in the context of the welfare state, where policies and institutions play a significant role in shaping family life.
Overall, the authors' research provides valuable insights into the complex and dynamic nature of family relationships in contemporary societies. It highlights the need for policymakers and practitioners to recognize and support the diversity of care practices within families, and to develop policies that promote gender equality and family well-being.
English.
9781529201581
Parental leave.--Scandinavia.
Fatherhood.--Scandinavia.
Parental leave --Government policy --Scandinavia
331.257630851 / BRA-D