Böcker av Berit Brandth

This compelling book examines parental leave policies in Nordic countries, looking at how these laws encourage men towards life courses with greater care responsibilities. It considers the impact that these policies have had on gender equality and how they have led to a re-gendering of men by promoting 'caring masculinities'.

Gender, bodies and work - have their own history and theoretical concerns and have showed signs of convergence. This volume recognizes this convergence and explores the inter-connections more specifically. Enhancing our knowledge of all three terms, it develops a perspective that has the potential for assessing the past and exploring the future.