in sociology what is maternal role?

Question

i am doing an exam in sociology could you tell me about maternal ,paternal roles also the role of a child.

Answer 1

This all to do with rearing children in a family setting. The mother would teach the daughters about being a mother and child rearing, the father would teach the sons how to be a male role model which has to be invented as he has no real role just a icon or presence. He provides the sperm and that is it.

Answer 2

Maternal role is a societal role placed on women as a nurturer usually pertaining to motherhood.