The concept of the “deadbeat Dad” is a dogwhistle in a similar way to “Welfare Queen”.

Welfare Queen is racist, sexist, and misogynist.

Deadbeat Dad is racist, sexist, and misandrist.

Both Welfare Queen and Deadbeat Dad describe phenomena that are rare in reality.

Welfare Queen shames women who struggle to economically support themselves and their children.

Deadbeat Dad shames men who struggle to economically support their partners and their children.

Welfare Queen contributes to a cruel and unfair welfare system.

Deadbeat Dad contributes to a cruel and unfair child support system.