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By: BeckySharper

BeckySharper — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 21:32:54 +0000

@FourInchHeels: I know, there’s an irritating “what about the menz!” tone to that NYT piece (which is typical for them—they’ve never reported on a women’s issue without simultaneously loading on insinuations/conjecture about what it means for the state of masculinity).

But this bit really emphasizes why I’m so in favor of their enforced paternal leave policy:

A study published by the Swedish Institute of Labor Market Policy Evaluation in March showed, for instance, that a mother’s future earnings increase on average 7 percent for every month the father takes leave.

Which would confirm that women’s salary history takes a hit when they have children, and if leave policies were more equitable, they and their families wouldn’t lose that money. 7% per month is a LOT of money when spread out over a few months and a few kids.

By: FourInchHeels

FourInchHeels — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:50:56 +0000

Oooh the Sweden article had me right until page 3 – “Some, however, worry that as men and women both work and both stay home with kids, a gender identity crisis looms. ‘Manhood is being squeezed’ by the sameness, argued Ingemar Gens, an author and self-described gender consultant.” Sigh. So close.