In an article found, the authors, of “Parental Role portrayals in Twentieth Century Children’s Picture Books” examines the portrayals of mothers and fathers as caregivers, companions, and disciplinarians in about 300 different twentieth century children picture books. Their main goal is to try and figure out if children picture books are more egalitarian or ongoing stereotyping. Their overall results, were that the mothers were still seen as outperforming the fathers in caregiving and the fathers outperformed the mothers in providing certain behaviors and companionship.
In my research paper, I plan on using some content from this article to support my ideas when analyzing the occupational roles in the “Berenstain Bears” picture books. For
In my research paper, I plan on using some content from this article to support my ideas when analyzing the occupational roles in the “Berenstain Bears” picture books. For