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Comparative Perspectives on Work-Life Balance and Gender EqualityFathers on Leave Alone: Setting the Scene

Comparative Perspectives on Work-Life Balance and Gender Equality: Fathers on Leave Alone:... [This chapter introduces the conceptual, methodological and policy framework for the book. It briefly reviews the literature on leave and work-family balance policies with respect to fathers. It examines how the recent de-gendering of leave is affecting work-family balance and fathers’ practices. It also discusses core research issues underpinning the fathers taking leave alone study describing the methodological approach and research design. The chapter concludes with a brief outline of the book structure.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

Comparative Perspectives on Work-Life Balance and Gender EqualityFathers on Leave Alone: Setting the Scene

Part of the Life Course Research and Social Policies Book Series (volume 6)
Editors: O'Brien, Margaret; Wall, Karin
O’Brien, Margaret; Wall, Karin
Comparative Perspectives on Work-Life Balance and Gender Equality — Dec 7, 2016
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Springer International Publishing
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© The Editor(s) (if applicable) and the Author(s) 2017. This book is published open access.
ISBN
978-3-319-42968-7
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1 –10
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-42970-0_1
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[This chapter introduces the conceptual, methodological and policy framework for the book. It briefly reviews the literature on leave and work-family balance policies with respect to fathers. It examines how the recent de-gendering of leave is affecting work-family balance and fathers’ practices. It also discusses core research issues underpinning the fathers taking leave alone study describing the methodological approach and research design. The chapter concludes with a brief outline of the book structure.]

Published: Dec 7, 2016

Keywords: Gender Equality; Parental Leave; Maternity Leave; Policy Context; Unpaid Work

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