Public policy, societal sentiment, state and federal legislation, and family law all support the father's role as
(a) equal partner with mother.
(b) the active, nurturing parent.
(c) the absent spouse.
(d) the breadwinner and authority figure.
Ques. 2Collins (1991) proposes a model of motherhood that focuses on __________ women.
(a) Hispanic
(b) African American
(c) Asian
(d) Eurocentric
Ques. 3The motherhood mystique includes all the following ideas EXCEPT
(a) a good mother must enjoy all aspects of her role.
(b) the ultimate achievement and fulfillment of womanhood is through motherhood.
(c) children need their mother's exclusive and continuous attention.
(d) motherhood is a mystical and religious experience.
Ques. 4The motherhood mystique proposes that
(a) a woman's highest achievement and fulfillment in life.
(b) motherhood is equal in value to fathering.
(c) becoming a mother is one of many roles a woman can achieve.
(d) becoming a mother is less important than career success.
Ques. 5Traditionally, American culture has made distinctions between motherhood and fatherhood. These distinctions reflect our ideas about
(a) patriarchy and infanticide.
(b) gender-appropriate behavior and heterosexuality.
(c) homosexuality and feminism.
(d) traditional and non-traditional sex roles.
Ques. 6Naomi and Michael are concerned that their sexual desires have diminished since the birth of their daughter three months ago. Is this normal?
(a) No, they should see a sex therapist.
(b) Yes, sex drive is always curtailed for at least 4 years after a birth.
(c) Probably, as there is no set standard of sexual desire or behavior after childbirth.
(d) No, their sex drive should have increased by this time.
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