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When workplace culture discourages paternity leave

I want to take paternity leave when my baby comes but my boss keeps making jokes about 'babysitting duty' and I'm worried about my career.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Professional environments often punish men who prioritize caregiving, reinforcing narrow definitions of masculine value.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Masculinity — constructed and contested?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.