Between two worlds of father politics

The book explores the global significance of fatherhood through the 'two regimes' model, contrasting the divergent approaches of the USA and Sweden. It provides a comparative framework for understanding why some welfare states adopt 'father-friendly' policies while others do not. By linking the decline of patriarchal fatherhood to welfare state expansion, it addresses critical issues of gender equality and the legitimacy of paternal authority. Targeted at students and academics, it contributes to welfare regime theory and gender studies, offering fresh insights into the relationship between gender equality and welfare state development.