Ten fathers took extended leave to care for their babies – how their family life changed

Ten fathers who took extended leave to care for their babies became more involved in the often-invisible domestic work that keeps households running, according to Joanna Wilson, a sociology lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University. The research, which examined this small group, highlights how parenting roles can reshape how families organize their work.

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