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Unga vuxnas förväntningar på hushållets föräldraledighet och sysselsättningsgrad efter barn

Dahlbo, Linn LU (2024) NEKH02 20242
Department of Economics
Abstract
This study looks at the expectations of young adults in Sweden regarding parental leave and work after having a child. It explores how men and women perceive their roles and responsibilities as parents. The main research question is: “What expectations do young adults have about parental leave and work hours after having children?” Sub-questions include their personal expectations and their views on the average Swedish woman’s and man’s parental leave and work status. Using a survey, the study gathered data from young adults and analyzed it to find differences in gender expectations compared to societal norms. The findings show clear differences, for instance, women expect to take longer parental leave than men. Many participants also... (More)
This study looks at the expectations of young adults in Sweden regarding parental leave and work after having a child. It explores how men and women perceive their roles and responsibilities as parents. The main research question is: “What expectations do young adults have about parental leave and work hours after having children?” Sub-questions include their personal expectations and their views on the average Swedish woman’s and man’s parental leave and work status. Using a survey, the study gathered data from young adults and analyzed it to find differences in gender expectations compared to societal norms. The findings show clear differences, for instance, women expect to take longer parental leave than men. Many participants also overestimate how many women work part-time after having children, showing that traditional gender roles still have a strong influence. The participants also overestimate how many men work part-time, which may reflect a belief among young adults that gender equality has progressed further than it actually has. Overall, the study reveals that traditional gender roles continue to shape young adults' views on parental responsibilities in Sweden. These findings add to the ongoing conversation about gender equality in parenting and work. (Less)
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author
Dahlbo, Linn LU
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organization
course
NEKH02 20242
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
Parental leave, Employment rate, Gender equality, Expectations, Gender roles
language
Swedish
id
9176583
date added to LUP
2025-05-16 10:46:16
date last changed
2025-05-16 10:46:16
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  abstract     = {{This study looks at the expectations of young adults in Sweden regarding parental leave and work after having a child. It explores how men and women perceive their roles and responsibilities as parents. The main research question is: “What expectations do young adults have about parental leave and work hours after having children?” Sub-questions include their personal expectations and their views on the average Swedish woman’s and man’s parental leave and work status. Using a survey, the study gathered data from young adults and analyzed it to find differences in gender expectations compared to societal norms. The findings show clear differences, for instance, women expect to take longer parental leave than men. Many participants also overestimate how many women work part-time after having children, showing that traditional gender roles still have a strong influence. The participants also overestimate how many men work part-time, which may reflect a belief among young adults that gender equality has progressed further than it actually has. Overall, the study reveals that traditional gender roles continue to shape young adults' views on parental responsibilities in Sweden. These findings add to the ongoing conversation about gender equality in parenting and work.}},
  author       = {{Dahlbo, Linn}},
  language     = {{swe}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Unga vuxnas förväntningar på hushållets föräldraledighet och sysselsättningsgrad efter barn}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}