Doing Fatherhood: Understanding the Gendered Use of Parental Leave in Finland

Experiences of community health nurses regarding father participation in child health care

“…The nurses felt that in many families the financial situation influences how the fathers can use the parental leave. This is in concordance with results from Lammi-Taskulas (2008). Furthermore, the parental insurance system in Sweden has changed from "mothers' insurance" to "parental insurance".…”

Positive Health Outcomes of Fathers' Involvment in Pregnancy and Childbirth Paternal Support: A Scope Study Literature Review

“…However, the liveliest ongoing debate is related to allegations that many fathers have shortcomings regarding gender equality in family life and shared responsibility for children and domestic work. Numerous studies have shown that many men, despite expectations for a "new," nurturing fatherhood, still mainly act as financial providers for the family (Dermott, 2009;Lammi-Taskula, 2008). The reason for this, as is most often stated in current debates, is about the legacy of men's hegemonic power and men's interest in remaining in a position of power (Hawkins & Dollahite, 2005).…”

Metanarrative of the "New Father" and Narratives of Young Finnish First-Time Fathers

“…In the beginning of this article, the role of paternal leave policies in Nordic discourses (e.g., Almqvist, 2008;Lammi-Taskula, 2008) was mentioned. During the past decade, father care has been a focus of parental leave policy development in Finland, although parental leave has until now been taken mainly by mothers.…”

“…Several scholars have emphasized the higher amounts of care work mothers do when fathers spend more time in paid work (e.g., Craig & Mullan, 2010;Lammi-Taskula, 2008). However, the storyline emphasizes how working and breadwinning seems not only to be something that fathers do, but an essential part of fathering.…”