Prior to the birth of their first child, Ward and June have very strong gender-role orientation. Ward, the father, is extremely masculine while June, the mother, is extremely feminine. According to the “parental imperative,” what would you expect to happen to Ward and June’s gender roles following the birth of their first son, Wally?
a. Both June and Ward will become more feminine.
b. June will become more masculine and Ward more feminine.
c. Both June and Ward will become more masculine.
d. There will be little change in their gender roles.
Ans: d. There will be little change in their gender roles.
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