Paternity

According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, paternity is defined as granted to a father. While I was reading “A Master’s Degree in Masculinity” by Jessica Bennett, the word appears on the fifth page as stated “As partners and husbands,” Mr. Leek said. “Whether we do our fair share of housework and child care. Whether we opt to take paternity leave. (Even when companies offer paternity leave, research has shown that many men are reluctant to take it.)”. Now knowing what the word means, I can understand what the passage means in better detail. Men, parenting their children affects many aspects of their lives. Men see themselves as being tough and brave, and parenting is one of the many things some struggle with. Their relationship is “with other men”.