Promoting Parental Leave for Immigrant Fathers: What Role Does Policy Play?
Published 25.7.2017
Abstract
The gender differences in labor force participation and take-up of parental leave are accentuated in immigrant populations. This study examines whether certain policy features of parental leave are effective in leveling out the gendered differences among immigrants. We compare two distinct policy contexts, Finland and Sweden, and analyze the impacts of three policy reforms. Our results imply that policy features such as the earmarking of days and flexibility are the reason why immigrant fathers’ take-up of leave is higher in Sweden. However, analysis of policy reforms suggests that other contextual factors also play a role.
Authors
Jussi Tervola, Ann-Zofie Duvander, Eleonora Mussino
Additional Information
- Peer-Reviewed: yes.
- Open Access: yes.
- Cite as: Tervola, J., Duvander, A., & Mussino, E. (2017). Promoting Parental Leave for Immigrant Fathers: What Role Does Policy Play? Social Politics: International Studies in Gender, State & Society, 24(3), 269–297. https://doi.org/10.1093/sp/jxx006
