Internet Exercises

Leo, John

Leo makes the argument that anti-male bias is on the rise. He argues that jokes, cards, and the media promote harmful messages against men. If this point of view strikes a chord with you, take a look at some of Leo's other essays. Just go to http://www.jewishworldreview.com/cols/leo072500.asp and click any of the links that follow.

Cisneros, Sandra

In "Only Daughter," Cisneros talks about being the only daughter in a Mexican-American working class family of nine. Take a look at the National Fatherhood Initiative at http://www.fatherhood.org/default.asp. It offers interesting information about fathers and gender issues.

Meier, Daniel

Meier talks about being male in the predominantly female field of teaching young children. Want more information about male teachers as role models? "Male Elementary Teachers: Needed But Not Wanted?" is another article on this topic. You can find it at http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewarticle.asp?AuthorID=1098.

Schroedel, Jean Reith

Schroedel's piece is in the voice of a woman name Nora Quealey talking about her life. One of the things she talks about is being a woman doing a "man's job." Woman's roles are constantly changing. For a related discussion, check out "Killer Moms, Working Nannies" at http://past.thenation.com/issue/971124/1124poll.htm.

Stangl, Juthica

Stangl, in "India: A Woman's Devastating Choice," writes about the practice of Sati. She discusses its contradictions in the face of modern India. The site for The Tradition of Sati in India at http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/hindu/sati.htm gives additional information and links on this topic.

Peyser, Marc and Donatella Lorch

"High School Controversial" is about students fighting to bring a Gay-Straight Alliance to their school and the reactions they met. Take a look at this site that promotes tolerance of all the differences among us: http://www.tolerance.org/index_flash.html.