Parenthood ideologies and leave practices among Belgian fathers: a typology of parental leave perspectives for Belgian men
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This study focuses on the role of parenthood ideologies micro and meso level as individual determinants to take up parental leave among fathers in Belgium. Belgian policies are characterized by a ‘laisser faire’ mentality regarding division uptake. Based in-depth interviews with 20 heterosexual couples our highlights impact norms values micro-level social expectations contextual meso-level. We present six ideal-typical categories fathers’ position towards uptake that is defined synergies or conflicts between different levels ultimately likely determine decision leave. The positions empowered takers, ideological crusaders, renegades, breadwinners, explorers breadwinners.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Community, Work & Family
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1366-8803', '1469-3615']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/13668803.2021.1957779