Parental Androgyny.

Popenoe, David

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ERIC Number: EJ472018

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1993

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Parental Androgyny.

Popenoe, David

Society, v30 n6 p5-11 Sep-Oct 1993

Argues that there appear to be sound biological and sociological reasons why gender differentiation of roles within childrearing families is necessary for society's good. Gender differentiation is important for child development and possibly for marital stability. Fathers are not the same as mothers nor should they be. (SLD)

Descriptors: Androgyny, Behavior Patterns, Child Development, Child Rearing, Children, Family (Sociological Unit), Family Problems, Fathers, Mothers, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Role, Role Models, Sex Differences, Sex Role, Sexual Identity, Sociocultural Patterns

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Special section topic: "The Proper Study of Men."