Bilde Paternal leave does not alter stubborn gender roles The father’s quota of the parental leave and recruitment of male employees in kindergartens do not challenge gender roles at home or in work life, according to a new PhD dissertation.
Bilde Mum takes more responsibility for the children, even in gender equal couples The social and moral responsibility for the children lies primarily with the mother, particularly at celebrations and festive seasons, according to Kristine Warhuus Smeby.
Bilde Dad becomes leader, mum becomes mum A new study shows that the gender gap in management increases after couples have their first child.
Bilde Immigrants embrace the Norwegian father’s quota Men from Central and Southern Europe like the fact that the father’s quota is already negotiated and indisputable.
Bilde Researchers with children – a disadvantage in academia Both male and female researchers with children struggle to combine career and family. The competition is coming more and more from international researchers who don’t have children or access to welfare benefits such as parental leave.