Involved fatherhood in Russia

Sofia M. Rebrey ()
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Sofia M. Rebrey: MGIMO-University, Moscow, Russia

Population and Economics, 2023, vol. 7, issue 3, 48-69

Abstract: Involved fatherhood in Russia is defined and evaluated using a time diary. In one-third of the surveyed households, fathers devote more (or the same) time to childcare than mothers on weekends. Additionally, in one-third of households, fathers spend more than two hours with their children on weekends. An important characteristic of involved fatherhood is care diversity – they provide almost all types of care. However, they continue to play a secondary role, not performing the accompanying routine household services necessary for the full and independent care of the child, such as cooking and subsequent cleaning, washing clothes, etc. In only 3-4% of households, fathers take care of the child and household, but even in this case, they remain in the position of helpers since household management remains primarily a female activity. Involved fatherhood is facilitated by urban living, a higher level of education, and a higher income level for both parents.

Keywords: time; budgets; involved; fatherhood; gender; equality (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: J (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.3897/popecon.7.e107546

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