Perspective and practices on gender roles in childcare and division of household labor from Indonesian families

This study focuses on examining the dynamics of practices and perspective on ender Roles in Childcare and Division of Labor among Indonesian Families. The study is important because it addressed the ongoing inequalities of gender orders in childcare and household duties, highlighting the potential of paternity leave in reshaping and challenging the gender roles. The main questions are how do generational, cultural and economic factors are influencing the society’s attitudes towards shared responsibilities among Indonesia. The questions are addressed through qualitative interviews with Indonesian couple from various background of social and economic, ethnicity and generation in providing insights of how policy and social norms are interrelated in shaping family dynamics. The main findings of the study are younger couple tend to see paternity leave as a tool in shaping egalitarian values through shared responsibilities, however there is a limit to its impact, particularly among private sector workers. This research highlights the needs for inclusive policy to support equality within household and childcare.