2011 Regional Conference -- University of Virginia
Videos
Taking Sex Differences Seriously
Sex differences are not simply the result of societal expectations and parental influence; they are deeply rooted in our biology and they are consequential. This talk provides the evidence about sex differences and explore their implications for our culture and public policies. Continue reading
Is a Father Different from a Parent? Fathers’ Unique Presence in and Contribution to Their Children’s Lives
David Blankenhorn and Dr. Linda Malone-Colon exchange their informed viewpoints on the importance of fatherhood and the unique contribution of fathers upon sons, and upon daughters. Continue reading
The Question We Never Thought We’d Ask: Does Having a Mother Really Matter?
The presentation provides an analysis of the unique contributions and influence of mothers in terms of the role of maternal-child attachment on children’s development, the effects of non- maternal child care, and the extent to which men mother in the same way as women. Continue reading
2011 Regional Conference Q&A panel
Question and Answer panel during the 2011 Love and Fidelity Conference featuring David Blankenhorn, Steven Rhoads, Ph.D., and Jenet Jacob Erickson, Ph.D. Continue reading
