Debate: For - Mothers Not Fathers Flashcards
1
Q
Why Is It Possible That Women Are Best As Primary Care-Givers?
A
Most men are just not psychologically equipped to deal with this kind of intense emotional relationship, this could be due to biological or social factors.
2
Q
What Biological Factors Mean Women May Be Better Primary Care-Givers Than Men?
A
The female hormone, oestrogen, underlies caring behaviour.
3
Q
What Social Factors Mean Women May Be Better Primary Care-Givers Than Men?
A
There continue to be sex-stereotypes that affect male behaviour.
4
Q
What Evidence Did Heerman et al. (1994) Find?
A
There is evidence that men are less sensitive to infant cues than mothers.
