I take it one step further and see even more disrespect towards the father than the mother. Dad is often portrayed as a bumbling, aloof, clueless goofball while Mom’s the one that holds everything together.
Father hasn’t been the true head of the household in the entertainment world for a long time, and I truly believe it has had an effect on our culture.
You are very correct. If there is both a Mom and Dad... Mom is portrayed as the more intelligent, holding it together in spite of Dad. For example, in the cartoon, “Calliou”... Mom has the full time job and Dad stays home with the kids. Okay... I understand that is done in families BUT the Dad is portrayed as “wishy washy”, weak and way more emotional than the Mom. “Johnny Test” is another example. Dad wears dish washing gloves, stays home and Mom is the one is goes off to work in a business suit. Dad is of lower intelligence and Mom is obviously brilliant. The message, in my opinion, weakens the Father’s role in the family rather than elevates a working Mother’s role. Personally, I like the cartoon, “Little Bill” since it shows both parents involved with the children and they are intelligent, respectful and emphasize right from wrong. Plus, it brings in a grandmother figure who is loving, kind, and also involved. IMHO.
Father hasn’t been the true head of the household in the entertainment world for a long time, and I truly believe it has had an effect on our culture.
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Agree