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

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	O'Brien, Margaret.
Other Authors:	Wall, Karin.
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cham : Springer International Publishing AG, 2016.
Edition:	1st ed.
Series:	Life Course Research and Social Policies Series
Subjects:	Electronic books.
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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.

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

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