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Care–life balance: a new normal for men too?

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: In this ‘Debates and issues’ article, we want to highlight: the issue of a lack of male informal carers; the underlying reasons for it, such as stereotypes, socialisation and representations; and the implications for society, for example, gender inequality and the growing need for informal carers due to shifting demographics in Western societies. In our opinion, there is a lack of research on men in (informal) care work and too little conversation on the reasons why, for example, toxic masculinities, the lack of role models and the neglect of the care sector by policymakers.

Source: International Journal of Care and Caring

DOI: 10.1332/239788221x16789016484824

Authors: Yvonne Prinzellner, Ali Simon, Danielle Drachmann, Mouna Ghanem, Lars Münter, Stecy Yghemonos

Institutions: University of Applied Sciences St Pölten, University of Southern Denmark, Odense University Hospital, Eurocarers

Language: English

Topic: Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Gender equality

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4362694015