A commercial depicts a father struggling to change a diaper while the mother effortlessly handles all household chores. Which category does this representation of gender roles best fit?

The representation of the father struggling with diaper changing while the mother easily manages household chores fits into the category of traditional gender roles. This portrayal suggests that mothers are naturally better at caregiving and domestic tasks, while fathers are less capable in these areas. Such media messages reinforce the idea that women should primarily handle home responsibilities, which can limit how both genders are viewed in society. For example, if a child sees this commercial and internalizes that mothers are always the caregivers, they may grow up believing that men should not be involved in parenting. This can lead to an imbalance in household responsibilities and affect how families function in real life.