Exploring (in)congruence between academic employers and academic parents' aspirations for, and enactment of, gender justice in relation to family leave.

This article examines the disparity between the aspirations of academic employers and academic parents for gender equality in family leave policies in the UK Higher Education sector. The gender pay gap in the sector is linked to the transition to parenthood, but there is a lack of support for this transition in higher education institutions. The study uses the Capability Approach to analyze gender norms and power dynamics in parenting. The findings highlight parents' desire for gender equality, their experiences of workplace prejudice, and the influence of gender norms on their pursuit of gender justice. The article emphasizes the importance of organizational culture, human resources, and line managers in promoting and supporting parental leave. Further research is needed to explore how gender justice is incorporated into employer strategies and implemented in practice. The document provides a list of references and citations from various sources on gender, work, and organization, offering diverse perspectives and research findings on topics such as the gender pay gap, parental leave policies, and gender equality in academia. [Extracted from the article]