der Hausmann
Definition
A der Hausmann refers to a man who stays at home to take care of household chores and childcare responsibilities, while his partner works outside the home.
Analogy
Imagine a superhero dad who wears an apron instead of a cape, using his superpowers to keep the house clean and take care of the kids while mom saves the world at her job.
Related terms
die Kinderbetreuung: Die Kinderbetreuung refers to the act of taking care of children, usually in a professional setting such as daycare centers or preschools.
die Gleichberechtigung: This term refers to gender equality, where both men and women have equal rights and opportunities.
das Rollenbild: This term refers to traditional gender roles or societal expectations about how men and women should behave.
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