Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Carolin Scheifele , Melanie C. Steffens, Colette Van Laar Carolin Scheifele, Melanie C. Steffens, Colette Van Laar Published: December 3, 2021 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0260950 Figures Abstract Men are currently underrepresented in traditionally female care-oriented (communal) engagement such as taking parental leave, whereas they are overrepresented in traditionally male (agentic) engagement such as breadwinning or leadership.