Father Involvement and Gender Equality in the United States: Contemporary Norms and Barriers

Cover
Half Title
Series Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Figures
Acknowledgments
1. Introduction
	My Experiences as a Father
	The Parenting Double Standard
	The Goal of This Book
	Why Is Father Involvement Important?
		Importance of Father Involvement for Children
		Importance of Father Involvement for Mothers
		Importance of Father Involvement for Fathers
	Overview of This Book
		Data Sources and Methodological Approach
		Chapter Overview
	Notes
	References
2. How Is Fatherhood Viewed Today?
	Contemporary Attitudes toward Fathers in the United States
	Attitudes toward Fathers as Egalitarian Partners
	Defining Father Involvement
	Fatherhood Attitudes and Father Involvement
	Fatherhood Attitudes and Egalitarian Partnerships
	Summary
	Notes
	References
3. Why Aren\'t Fathers More Involved? Gendered Norms of Parenting
	The Gender Structure within the United States
	Moms Just Have a Better Sense: Norms of Intensive Motherhood
	Being an Involved Dad Is Not Unmasculine, Right?: Norms of Masculinity
	Summary
	Notes
	References
4. Why Aren\'t Fathers More Involved? Workplace Barriers
	Work Takes Over Your Life: Pressures to Work
	I Would Give Anything to Have Time Off: Access to Family-Friendly Workplace Policies
	I Probably Would Have Been Let Go: Penalties Associated with Violating Ideal Worker Norms
	I Wouldn\'t Want to Work For a Company That Doesn\'t Prioritize Family: Flexible Jobs and Being a Fully Engaged Dad
	Summary
	Notes
	References
5. How Do We Get More Fathers Involved? The Role of Paternity Leave
	Paternity Leave and Father Involvement
	Paternity Leave and Father-Child Relationships
	Paternity Leave and Father-Mother Relationships
	Summary
	References
6. Conclusion
	Gender Equality Requires Fully Engaged Dads
	Societal Changes to Promote Fully Engaged Dads
	Workplace Changes to Promote Fully Engaged Dads
	Family and Individual Changes to Promote Fully Engaged Dads
	Notes
	References
Appendix
	Survey Data and Analyses
		Survey on Contemporary Fatherhood (SCF)
		Survey on Parental Leave Policies (PLP)
		Early Childhood Longitudinal Study - Birth Cohort (ECLS-B)
		Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study (FFCWS)
		American Time Use Survey (ATUS)
	Interview Data
	Personal Experiences
	Notes
	References
Index