Prior to the birth of their first child,Darnell and June have very strong gender-role orientation.Darnell,the father,is extremely masculine while June,the mother,is extremely feminine.According to the "parental imperative," what would you expect to happen to Darnell and June's gender roles following the birth of their first son,Wally?

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The "parental imperative" suggests that after becoming parents, individuals often adhere even more strongly to traditional gender roles. Therefore, it is unlikely that Darnell and June would undergo significant changes in their gender roles after the birth of their son. Option A and B are unlikely because there is no reason to suggest a shift towards either femininity or masculinity. Option C is also unlikely because both June and Darnell cannot become more masculine simultaneously.

Prior to the Birth of Their First Child,Darnell and June