| dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this study is to explore the differences in applying for unpaid parental leave between different genders. Interviews were conducted with three male applicants and three female applicants for unpaid parental leave from national high schools to understand why they chose to apply for unpaid parental leave, the main factors, and the differences in the impact on their careers and family life after application. In addition, this study analyzes the impact of Taiwan′s unpaid parental leave system on applicants, in light of the recent focus on ＂family-friendly policy＂ in labor policy. According to the research analysis, the following results were obtained:
When women′s income is lower than men′s, women who apply for unpaid parental leave in the workplace may have unfavorable career effects.
Although both men and women can apply for unpaid parental leave, the result of the implementation of the system is that mainly women apply for unpaid parental leave and the application time is longer, which easily leads to women accepting and assuming the role of the primary caregiver in the family.
Taiwanese men, due to higher gender awareness, recognize that caring for infants and young children and housework are responsibilities that must be shared. When men apply for unpaid parental leave, they can further understand the complexity of housework and the hardship of caring for young children, which helps to promote gender equality.
Finally, this study further provides relevant suggestions on how to implement ＂family-friendly policy＂ in the design of the system, hoping to provide policy makers who are interested in improving the current plight of workers with reference. | en_US |