There’s been a lot in the news recently about how there’s a correlation about how when men do more of the housework it puts their wives more in the mood. A recent conversation with Sociologist Dr. Michael Kimmel further echoed this. It’s certainly a great headline – at least from a guy’s perspective (you know what’s mostly on our brains:)
However, I felt that a little more research was needed, so I did a little recon at a mommy community know as Kaboose. You can read the whole thread here
The results were consistent with what I’ve been hearing – that YES! there is a correlation. It seems quite obvious, if one really thinks about it. More housework on the man’s part makes for a more cooperative family situation. And yet, statistically speaking, men are still lagging way behind in the house care dept. It goes back to male identity issues, I suppose, something I hope Dr. Kimmel will elucidate further in the film. Hopefully, the message will ring loud enough to make a difference in terms of helping create a more balanced family situation. And if you’re reading this and you are interested in sharing your experience on film in this regard, please reach out to me at dana@evolutionofdad.com.
One of the challenges I face as a filmmaker is to make a film about dads that plays to dads and men (although certainly not to the exclusion of women – don’t get the wrong idea.) Using sex as an impetus to promoting dads being further involved with the family isn’t the big picture but it’s definitely a useful catalyst.
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