Asked by Pablo Ramirez 5 on Jul 03, 2024

The term "deadbeat dad" describes a man who isn't married to his children's mother and isn't helping to support his children financially. Why do we almost never talk about "deadbeat moms"?

A) Men are punished far more harshly than women for violating gender norms.
B) The legal system is biased in favor of men when it comes to divorce and custody cases.
C) Mothers usually remain the primary caregiver even when fathers don't take the instrumental role.
D) Women are not judged as harshly as men for abandoning their children.

Deadbeat Dad

A derogatory term for a father who neglects his responsibilities, especially regarding child support obligations.

Instrumental Role

The part played by an individual in a societal structure, focused on goal-oriented tasks, especially in a family setting, traditionally associated with the breadwinner or provider.

Gender Norms

Roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes deemed appropriate by a given society for men and women, built based on social constructs.

  • Differentiate between the functions of instrumental and expressive roles in the context of family interactions and their connection to societal norms regarding gender.