MOTHER AS PRIMARY CAREGIVER: fathers not mothers

Question 1

What did Frodi conclude?

Answer 1

That there is no emotional difference between men and women when comforting a baby. (1978)

Question 2

What did Gettler conclude?

Answer 2

Fathers testosterone levels drop to make them more emotional. (2011)

Question 3

What has changed in the last 60 years?

Answer 3

Society and gender roles.

Question 4

What is an outdated view towards men?

Answer 4

That men are unemotional.

Question 5

What is an economic benefit to fathers being the primary caregiver

Answer 5

Mother’s wage is not reduced, both wages being paid (possibly).

Question 6

What is a social benefit to fathers being the primary caregiver?

Answer 6

Gender inequality is reduced.

Question 7

What is a social negative to fathers being the primary caregiver?

Answer 7

The bond between mother and baby is reduced.

Question 8

What is an economic negative to fathers being the primary caregiver?

Answer 8

Formula is expensive.