Comparative Perspectives on Work-Life Balance and Gender Equality : : Fathers on Leave Alone.

Comparative Perspectives on Work-Life Balance and Gender Equality : : Fathers on Leave Alone.

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Superior document:Life Course Research and Social Policies Series ; v.6
:
O'Brien, Margaret.
TeilnehmendeR:
Wall, Karin.
Place / Publishing House:Cham : : Springer International Publishing AG,, 2016.
©2017.
Year of Publication:2016
Edition:1st ed.
Language:English
Series:Life Course Research and Social Policies Series
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Physical Description:1 online resource (273 pages)
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Dedication
  • Contents
  • Contributors
  • Chapter 1: Fathers on Leave Alone: Setting the Scene
  • 1.1 Main Aims and Theoretical Issues
  • 1.2 Developments in Fathers and Leave Policies: Research Messages
  • 1.2.1 What Is Known About Fathers Taking Leave and Fathers Taking Leave Alone?
  • 1.3 Methodological Approach and Research Design
  • 1.4 Book Structure
  • References
  • Chapter 2: The Ethics of Care and the Radical Potential of Fathers 'Home Alone on Leave': Care as Practice, Relational Ontology, and Social Justice
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Where I Am Writing From
  • 2.3 Gender Divisions of Domestic Labour and Gendered Parental Responsibilities
  • 2.4 The Ethics of Care and Parental Responsibilities
  • 2.5 Fathering and Parental Responsibilities: Is Change Happening?
  • 2.6 Lessons from the Ethics of Care: Care as Practice and Ontology
  • 2.7 Care, Equality, and an Ethic of Social Justice
  • 2.8 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 3: Fathers on Leave Alone in Norway: Changes and Continuities
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 The Norwegian Parental Leave System for Fathers
  • 3.3 Previous Research
  • 3.4 Sample and Data
  • 3.5 Care Work as Hard Work
  • 3.6 Integrating Caring, Cleaning and Cooking
  • 3.7 Embodied Emotions
  • 3.8 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 4: Fathers on Leave Alone in Portugal: Lived Experiences and Impact of Forerunner Fathers
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Developments in Leave Policies
  • 4.3 Past Research on Fathers and Men's Roles: Main Approaches and Findings
  • 4.4 Theoretical Background
  • 4.5 Methods and Sample
  • 4.6 The Lived Experiences of Fathers: Six Key Social Processes
  • 4.6.1 Negotiating
  • 4.6.2 Doing
  • 4.6.3 Learning
  • 4.6.4 Bonding
  • 4.6.5 Undoing Gender
  • 4.6.6 Experiencing Emotions
  • 4.7 Diversity of Experiences: Four Main Profiles
  • 4.8 Discussion and Conclusions
  • References.
  • Chapter 5: Fathers on Leave Alone in Quebec (Canada): The Case of Innovative, Subversive and Activist Fathers!
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Quebec Policies for Parental Leave
  • 5.3 Brief Review of Research on Fatherhood in Quebec
  • 5.4 The Concept of Father Involvement
  • 5.5 Methodology
  • 5.6 The Reasons for Taking Part of the Leave Alone
  • 5.7 Taking Paternity Leave Alone or with the Partner
  • 5.8 Fathers' Experiences Alone with the Child
  • 5.8.1 Workplace Impact and Return to Work
  • 5.8.2 Fathers in the Public Sphere
  • 5.9 Emergent Types of Paternal Involvement
  • 5.10 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 6: Fathers on Leave Alone in Finland: Negotiations and Lived Experiences
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Theoretical Framework and Previous Research
  • 6.3 Leave Possibilities for Fathers in Finland
  • 6.4 Take-Up of Leave by Fathers
  • 6.5 Data and Methods
  • 6.6 Negotiations at Home and at Work
  • 6.6.1 Negotiations Between Spouses
  • 6.6.2 Negotiations at the Workplace
  • 6.6.3 Fathers' Experiences of Daily Life on Leave Alone
  • 6.7 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 7: Fathers on Leave Alone in Spain: 'Hey, I Want to Be Able to Do It Like That, Too'
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Men's Entitlement to Childcare Leave
  • 7.3 Parental Leave-Taking by Men
  • 7.4 Factors Encouraging Men to Take Leave Alone
  • 7.5 The Leave-Taking Experience and Its Effects on Men
  • 7.6 Methodology
  • 7.7 Reasons for Taking Leave Alone
  • 7.8 Reactions in the Social and Work Communities
  • 7.9 Fathers on Leave Alone: Experience
  • 7.10 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 8: Fathers on Leave Alone in Sweden: Toward More Equal Parenthood?
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Parental Leave Development
  • 8.3 Theoretical Background
  • 8.4 Methods
  • 8.5 Results
  • 8.5.1 Leave-Taking Decision-Making
  • 8.5.2 Fathers' Leave Experience
  • 8.5.3 Impact of Leave
  • 8.6 Conclusion.
  • References
  • Chapter 9: Fathers on Leave Alone in Iceland: Normal Paternal Behaviour?
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Policy Context
  • 9.3 Participants
  • 9.4 Main Themes and Findings
  • 9.4.1 General
  • 9.4.2 Employers, Co-Workers, Friends and Relatives
  • 9.4.3 Instructions from Partners
  • 9.4.4 Enjoyable and Difficult Moments
  • 9.4.5 Negative Experiences
  • 9.4.6 What were They Doing?
  • 9.4.7 Domestic Chores
  • 9.4.8 Learning from the Experience
  • 9.4.9 What the Leave Should Look Like
  • 9.5 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 10: Fathers Taking Leave Alone in the UK - A Gift Exchange Between Mother and Father?
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 The British Leave System for Fathers: Policy Context
  • 10.3 What Is Known About British Fathers Taking Leave Alone?
  • 10.4 Theoretical and Methodological Framework
  • 10.4.1 Methods and Sample
  • 10.5 Findings
  • 10.5.1 Motivations and Decisions to Take Leave
  • 10.5.2 Financial and Work Considerations in the Decision to Take Leave
  • 10.5.3 Additional Paternity Leave Policy and Context
  • 10.5.4 Fathers' Experiences of APL
  • Tiring and Hard Work
  • Isolating Experience
  • 10.5.5 Perceived Consequences of Taking Leave
  • A Closer Bond and a More Competent Father
  • Consequences for Career
  • 10.6 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 11: Fathers on Leave Alone in France: Does Part-Time Parental Leave for Men Move Towards an Egalitarian Model?
  • 11.1 Introduction
  • 11.2 Method and Sample
  • 11.3 Applying for Part-Time Parental Leave
  • 11.3.1 Breaking Away from the Masculine Stereotype
  • 11.3.2 Implementating Egalitarian Values
  • 11.3.3 A Conjugal and Pragmatic Arbitration
  • 11.4 A Day at Home Alone Taking Care of a Child
  • 11.4.1 An Ideal Condition for Early Childhood Socialisation
  • 11.4.2 Interiorization of Daily Domestic Life - Over-­Identification with the Feminine Role.
  • 11.4.3 Psychologically Taxing
  • 11.4.4 "Spontaneous" Paternal Contributions
  • 11.5 Compromising with Prescriptive Influences
  • 11.5.1 Contributing According to Availability
  • 11.5.2 Making Up for the Mother's Lack of Availability
  • 11.5.3 Showing His Commitment to Employment
  • 11.5.4 Normative Expectations Attached to Fatherhood
  • 11.6 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 12: Fathers on Leave Alone in Switzerland: Agents of Social Change?
  • 12.1 Introduction
  • 12.2 The Swiss Leave Policy Context
  • 12.3 Theoretical Framework on Fatherhood
  • 12.4 Past Research on Men's Use of Leave Policies
  • 12.5 Presentation of Data and Methods
  • 12.5.1 Data Collection
  • 12.5.2 Methodology of Analysis
  • 12.5.3 Sample Characteristics
  • 12.6 Findings
  • 12.6.1 Four Types of Leave Uptake
  • 12.6.2 Unpaid Parental Leave
  • 12.6.3 Paid Paternity Leave
  • 12.6.4 Career Break
  • 12.6.5 Unemployment Insurance
  • 12.7 Leave Experience
  • 12.7.1 Intensive Care Work
  • 12.7.2 Social Childcare Time
  • 12.7.3 Household Tasks
  • 12.7.4 Personal Time and Work-Related Activities
  • 12.7.5 Feelings and Main Difficulties Experienced
  • 12.8 Leave Impact: Parenthood and Gender Equality
  • 12.8.1 Impact on Fathering Practices
  • 12.8.2 Impact on Gender Relations and Division of Work
  • 12.8.3 Impact on Parenthood Representations
  • 12.8.4 Impact on Career Perspectives and Relation to Work
  • 12.8.5 Societal Impact of Men's Leave Uptake
  • 12.9 Discussion and Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 13: Fathers on Leave Alone in Japan: The Lived Experiences of the Pioneers
  • 13.1 Introduction
  • 13.2 Leave Policies in Japan
  • 13.3 Previous Research and Theoretical Approach
  • 13.3.1 Why Fathers Do Not Take Parental Leave in Japan
  • 13.3.2 Why Fathers Take Parental Leave in Japan
  • 13.3.3 Theoretical Framework and International Context
  • 13.4 Methods.
  • 13.4.1 Research Questions
  • Sampling Criteria
  • Interviews
  • Coding and Analysis
  • 13.5 Reasons for Taking Leave
  • 13.5.1 Taking Leave to Support the Mother's Return to Work
  • 13.5.2 Taking Leave for Other Reasons
  • 13.6 Coping with Common Obstacles
  • 13.6.1 Reduction of Income
  • 13.6.2 Getting Information About Leave Entitlement
  • 13.6.3 Moving on from Perceptions of Mothers as Primary Carers
  • 13.6.4 Fear of Negative Workplace Attitudes
  • 13.6.5 Impact on Colleagues' Workload
  • 13.7 Lived Experience of Fathers Who Took Leave Alone and Its Effects
  • 13.7.1 Housework and Care During Leave
  • 13.7.2 Emotional Experiences
  • 13.7.3 Busy and Bored
  • 13.7.4 Feelings of Responsibility for a 'Fragile Infant'
  • 13.7.5 Positive Feelings
  • 13.7.6 Strategies for Coping with Negative Feelings and Stress
  • 13.7.7 Effects of Taking Leave on Their Own
  • 13.8 Does Fathers' Leave-Taking Contribute to Equal Career Opportunities Between Couples?
  • 13.9 Discussion and Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 14: Discussion and Conclusions
  • 14.1 The Complex and Plural Nature of Change
  • 14.2 Impact of Parental Leave Alone on Fathers' Lived Experiences
  • 14.3 Final Comments
  • References
  • Erratum.

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