Unicef report is "Crude, outdated and mum on the father’s role"

Submitted by Michael on Fri, 2008-12-12 11:13

Article here. Excerpt:

'Where the report has failed spectacularly, however, is in the omission of any specific reference to the role of men in childcare. It refers pointedly throughout to “parents”, not just mothers, and includes parental and paternity leave, not just maternity leave.

But nowhere does it dig beneath the surface to explore the possibility that actively involving fathers more in childcare might produce better results all round, for families and the economy. Nowhere does it say out loud that this is a man’s issue too.'

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manonthestreet

By saying parents they are including same sex parents. I expect that is the real reason for the terminology. Don't get your hopes up.

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Submitted by trotter on Sat, 2008-12-13 08:55