Father involvement and gender equality in the United States: contemporary norms and barriers Father involvement and gender equality in the United States: contemporary norms and barriers , by Richard J. Petts, New York, Routledge Press, 2023, 168 pp., $170, Hardback, $47.65, Ebook, ISBN: 9781032127187

Abstract

"Father Involvement and Gender Equality in the United States: Contemporary Norms and Barriers" by Richard J. Petts explores the cultural and societal factors that contribute to the unequal division of labor within families. The book argues that while contemporary fathers are expected to be more involved in their children's lives, there is still a significant imbalance in caregiving tasks and career penalties faced by women. Petts introduces the concept of the "fully engaged dad" and analyzes the cultural norms and workplace structures that hinder father involvement. The book suggests that providing fathers with paid paternity leave could help address these issues and promote gender equality within families. The multi-method approach used in the book makes it accessible and suitable for undergraduate courses on the family or sociology. [Extracted from the article] Copyright of Journal of Family Studies is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)