A recent survey shows some interesting trends on how much pride Americans feel in their country. What do you think is behind these numbers? I’ll make just one note that jumped out in my reading–it’s clear in the graph from… Read moreRecent survey data on pride in America
We’ve now read much of Regnerus’ book. Using the readings, respond to the statement in bold below. You may take any position on it you like; just be sure that you make a case for your position based on the… Read moreShort Essay 6 (due Wed. 11/13)
Regnerus’ book is based on national survey statistics and in-depth interviews with subjects in a number of different locations in the US (see pp. 13-14). The interview data give you a sense of how actual individuals describe what’s happening to… Read moresome of the interview excerpts in _Cheap Sex_
Not nearly as common as the use of online porn, but what do you think the situation on this is likely to be in another ten years? Here’s something on this phenomenon in China. And here’s something on the future of this that… Read moreanother way in which we can see the revolution in sex Regnerus discusses
Feel free to pick and choose among these as you will. What is a ‘mating market’? Why is it a useful way to sociologically discuss mating? What is the importance of the sex/gender difference in mating and marrying? What’s the… Read moreSome questions from chs. 1-3 in _Cheap Sex_