The Balancing Act of Working Mothers and Caring Fathers
Lütolf, Meret
Produktnummer:
18ee51ef5ab8714d778687249e7466064e
Autor: | Lütolf, Meret |
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Themengebiete: | Family models Family policy Parental leave Social policy gender household |
Veröffentlichungsdatum: | 16.04.2025 |
EAN: | 9783658477158 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Seitenzahl: | 220 |
Produktart: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Verlag: | Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH |
Untertitel: | Impact of Family Policy on Egalitarianism in Families in Western Democracies |
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This Open-Access-book explores how egalitarian parental leave policies can support a more balanced division of paid work and caregiving. Introducing a novel analysis grid and a unique dataset, Meret Lütolf examines parental leave policies in five countries – United States, Switzerland, Germany, Finland, and Sweden – revealing how fully paid, non-transferable leave can promote gender-neutral caregiving roles.Key findings highlight the connection between longer paternal leave and a more equal distribution of unpaid work, along with fathers’ willingness to reduce paid work hours in favor of caregiving. By combining multiple research methods, the study links policy intentions with real-life outcomes and identifies feasible reforms, including full wage replacement, that can enhance egalitarianism without raising policy costs.Offering valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and advocates, this book demonstrates how parental leave policies can contribute to more equal family dynamics and address broader gender inequalities in society.

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