What is it about?
How most fathers work and care for their preschool children in the Czech Republic. Both, quantitative and qualitative data were used. The breadwinner model of fatherhood is strong, though more active role in childcare is being valued more and more.
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Why is it important?
The chapter describes cultural concept of fatherhood and real practice of fatherhood in one European country. The whole book focuses on fatherhood in different countries and can therefore serve as a solid base for comparative study of fatherhood.
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The chapter is based on three waves of qualitative interviews with first-time fathers during their four years of fatherhood. Sociocultural context forms an important part of the text. Quantitative data were also used to show the main traits of fatherhood in the Czech society.
Olga Nesporova
Research Institute for Labour and Social Affairs
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This page is a summary of: Chapter 4: Working Fathers and Childcare in the Czech Republic, April 2018, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/s1530-353520180000012005.
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