Chapter 8 - Making Connections: In what ways does the study reported by Mark Bauerlein and Sandra Stotsky support or challenge the more personal commentary of Paul Theroux?
Would Rebecca Walker likely agree or disagree with David Brooks’s claim that we need “to have an honest discussion about innate differences between the sexes” (para. 11)? Why or why not?
Chapter 8 - Making Connections: Would Rebecca Walker likely agree or disagree with David Brooks’s claim that we need “to have an honest discussion about innate differences between the sexes” (para. 11)? Why or why not?
How does Gretel Ehrlich’s essay reflect or conflict with the image of the Marlboro Man?
Chapter 8 - Making Connections: How does Gretel Ehrlich’s essay reflect or conflict with the image of the Marlboro Man?
On the face of it, Walker and Theroux seem at odds; yet despite their quite different perspectives, they share a number of concerns. What are the most obvious differences? What are the more subtle commonalities?
Chapter 8 - Making Connections: On the face of it, Walker and Theroux seem at odds; yet despite their quite different perspectives, they share a number of concerns. What are the most obvious differences? What are the more subtle commonalities?
How might Ehrlich respond to Theroux’s contention that being a man in America is “an unmerciful and punishing burden” (para. 12)? How would Brooks?
Chapter 8 - Making Connections: How might Ehrlich respond to Theroux’s contention that being a man in America is “an unmerciful and punishing burden” (para. 12)? How would Brooks?