----6. Worksheet: Masculinity & Care; Stay-at-home dads

 

🧔‍♂️ Poll: Masculinity & Care in Everyday Life

Based on Aaron J. Jackson’s article and the ABC News video: Stay-at-Home Dads Reflect on Criticism

1. Which form of care did you notice most in the video?

Physical care (feeding, dressing, managing routines)
Emotional support and presence
Play, learning, or skill-building with children
Managing home life (cooking, cleaning, logistics)
None stood out more than the others

2. How do you think society typically views men who take on full-time caregiving roles?

As admirable and progressive
As unusual or suspicious
As temporary or “just helping out”
As normal—it depends on the context
I’m not sure

3. How did the dads in the video describe their experience of masculinity and care?

They felt more connected and confident in their identity
They felt their masculinity was questioned
They didn’t see it as about gender at all—just parenting
Mixed feelings—some tension, some pride
I didn’t notice this theme

4. In your own life (or placement/work), have you seen men take on significant care roles?

Yes—often, and it's normalised
Occasionally, but still framed as unusual
Rarely—it’s still mostly women
No, or I haven’t really noticed

5. What’s your view: Does caregiving reshape what it means to “be a man”?

Yes—it expands masculinity in important ways
Maybe—it depends on how others respond
No—it doesn’t change much
I’m still thinking about this