Has the Women’s Movement and the Sexual Revolution Strained Modern Marriages?

Before the women’s movement, women stayed at home. During this time women had the responsibilities of keeping the home and looking after the child or children while it was the responsibility of the men to be the breadwinner and go out provide for their family. As times have changed and women ventured out into the workforce alongside the men the demand for at least two incomes to maintain a typical family home continues to drastically increase. Now with both parties working and putting out these long hours at work the couple often times are burned out at the end of the day only to wake up the following day to repeat the same process all over again. In recent times, the working couple has entirely more issues and more stress that has quadrupled compared to times long ago. Independence is a sweet reality for the modern woman as she presently can enjoy countless opportunities that were not available to her decades before. The contemporary woman juggles school, motherhood, and marriage.

Does Our Society Suffer From “Hero Inflation?”

What is a “hero?” In Greek mythology, a hero was someone who possessed virtuous qualities of great courage and strength and was incredibly brave, performing remarkable acts and eventually becoming immortalized after his death. In more contemporary times, the definition of a hero has become “water-downed” and is basically considered to be someone who is admired for his or her outstanding achievements or qualities. Great leaders of our time like Martin Luther King or Malcolm X, whose deeds have revolutionized the world, continue to be held in high esteem and classified under this concept of hero. Overtime the definition of hero has developed and loosely utilized. It now and can apply to just about anyone who is a victim to some kind of tragedy or untimely death. It is a common and fast-growing accommodation for these kinds of victims. Victims, who become canonized into heaven and hardly ever make it into hell as is the notion. Heaven is now crowded with heroes whose life on earth had been abruptly and tragically cut short.

How Real Are Gender Differences?

Ask a man to perform a simple task, then ask a woman. Men and women think and operate on different levels. There are huge differences in gender. Men tend to be more straightforward in how they do things and focus their attention on one task at a time. Women tend to be more roundabout, but can multitask well. Men lack intuition. Women are blessed with foresight. Men are sexually aroused by sight. Women are sexually aroused by touch. Men tend to be more logical thinkers. Women think and act based on emotion. Men have a natural lower tone in their voice. Women naturally have a higher pitch range. Finally, men are physiologically stronger than women.

How Do the Words/Images of Magazines Convince Readers That They Need a Product?

I recently browsed through a furniture magazine and noticed several things about the advertisement. For one, the ad had a young woman modeling against some of the furniture on some of the pages. She had on plenty of makeup and was dressed up in a racer’s outfit. I had to wonder about this tactic. Also, I couldn’t help but notice the way the words “jumped out” at me from the page. The words and sale prices were in bold print and outlined twice in bright, bold colors. Catchy phrases such as “you gotta believe it” caught my attention. Each page showcased a different room in a typical house. The furniture and accessories were beautifully arranged in each room. Each display had a cozy, inviting appearance that drew me into the rooms. The advertisement was a clever tactic to subliminally lure me as a prospective buyer.

Is There a Connection Between Having Access to the Internet and Success/Opportunities?

The Internet is an amazing tool to endless possibilities and has opened windows of opportunity for users. Just about anything can be done on the Internet. Online schooling is becoming increasingly popular as more and more individuals find it more convenient to pursue a degree online. Internet users can participate in forums, exchange ideas or interests. The Internet is a great resource for education and research. Surfers can shop for or sell anything from houses to clothes, etc. Cyberspace is a remarkable and widely common means of communication. There is a connection between having access to the Internet and success and opportunities.

Are Men Smarter Than Women?

“Behind every great man, there is a woman.” Men are not smarter than women, women are more smarter than men. What is intelligence? Intelligence is measured in one’s ability to learn and understand or deal with new or trying situations. Women are smarter than men because they mature faster than men. Men tend to have a one-track mind and focus all their energy and attention on a single task at a time, becoming more proficient in that single area. Women have intuition and have the ability to multitask. Men think and reason with their body parts and act on the spur of the moment. Women think things through. Clearly, men are not smarter than women.

"So Much of Life Is Beyond Our Control."

There are so many things in life that are beyond our control. Every year, there are hundreds if not thousands of devastating natural disasters that occur in divers places around the world. There have been earthquakes and hurricanes like Hurricane Katrina, floods, and even more recently Cyclone Nargis that slammed the city of Myanmar and caused tens of thousands of fatalities and devastation. We cannot control the series of events that take place everyday the minute we walk outside our door. We cannot control the actions and thoughts of others we come in contact with. We cannot control the government. We cannot control nature or its elements. We cannot control the outcome of the sex of an unborn baby. "So much of life is beyond our control."