The paternity leave manifesto
Caring for a new-born child is deemed to be a mother’s responsibility, but the fact remains that women are not born with magical abilities that make them more suitable (and prepared) to take care of an infant. Just like any other person (of any gender), they learn on the job.
On the other hand, for a man, bringing up his children often means denying his “expected” role in society. In this personal essay from Political Critique, Matěj Metelec reflects on his journey of self-discovery as a new dad, whilst questioning the societal structures that perpetuate gender inequality.
Reading time: 20 mins