Prior to the Birth of Their First Child,Darnell and June

question 57

Multiple Choice

Prior to the birth of their first child,Darnell and June have very strong gender-role orientation.Darnell,the father,is extremely masculine while June,the mother,is extremely feminine.According to the "parental imperative," what would you expect to happen to Darnell and June's gender roles following the birth of their first son,Wally?

• A)Both June and Darnell will become more feminine.
• B)June will become more masculine and Ward more feminine.
• C)Both June and Darnell will become more masculine.
• D)There will be little change in their gender roles.

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