New fatherhood in practice? Parental leave in the UK
International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy
ISSN: 0144-333X
Article publication date: 1 May 2001
Abstract
Considers the exclusionary processes arising from the way in which fathers are excluded from childcare activities. Outlines the parental leave provisions in the UK and explores the nature of the assumptions made about fatherhood. Compares the take up of parental leave by both men and women in other European countries. Concludes that whilst the current system supports a balanced work and home life but the significant gender differences in take‐up of parental leave between men and women means that legislation may be making gender division with respect to early childcare more marked rather than reduced.
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Citation
Dermott, E.M. (2001), "New fatherhood in practice? Parental leave in the UK", International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Vol. 21 No. 4/5/6, pp. 145-164. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443330110789475
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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