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  • Feb 28, 2013, 07:02 PM
    andreyveritas
    Do you think that gender should still be considered a minority status?
    I need to explain this question in my speech class. Can someone help me)))
  • Feb 28, 2013, 07:03 PM
    smoothy
    No... because for one thing... its close to an even split... though three are slightly more women.
  • Feb 28, 2013, 07:53 PM
    Mcsap9213
    There are more females than males so guys get to be a minority ?

    What would the benefit be to actually doing this ?
  • Mar 1, 2013, 06:00 AM
    smoothy
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mcsap9213 View Post
    There are more females than males so guys get to be a minority ?

    What would the benefit be to actually doing this ?

    No real benefit because to start with because the minority status is by virtue of only a very small percentage. Also claiming a minority status implies there is some sort of discrimination that occurs as a result.

    I forget the actual percentages... but 49% crying they are being oppressed because the other gender has 2% more people is almost commical... not to mention unbelievible...

    Now however if it was more like 80% vs 20% the argument might have more merit.
  • Mar 1, 2013, 06:08 AM
    joypulv
    The question is poorly postulated.

    Women as a minority depends on the context. Generally the US government uses the phrase 'minorities and women' when talking about job statistics and small business owners, for the reason that women have been discriminated against in the workplace, and at top levels, still are.
  • Mar 2, 2013, 09:57 PM
    andreyveritas
    Women and Minority Status
    Which changes in the status of women in the last generation or two have been the most significant in eroding that minority status?
    I need to answer this question in one to two paragraph stating the opining and providing evidence. Somebody please help! Thank You:)
  • Mar 2, 2013, 10:14 PM
    teacherjenn4
    Gosh, you want me to write you two paragraphs about the erosion of minority status in women, for free?
  • Mar 2, 2013, 10:53 PM
    Wondergirl
    Go to the public or your school library and ask a librarian for help to find some books that will help you.
  • Mar 4, 2013, 06:45 PM
    andreyveritas
    Is equality even possible between men and women? Explain.
    Do you think that given the biological differences between women and men, gender equality are still possible?
  • Mar 4, 2013, 06:49 PM
    scott53715
    WhT the ql4oitweoiji you got to be joking!!
  • Mar 4, 2013, 07:09 PM
    Wondergirl
    No. Women are much more superior to men.
  • Mar 4, 2013, 07:53 PM
    Alty
    Equal in what ways? Explain. Equal when it comes to jobs, to providing, to being an integral part of society? Or equal in biological ways? If it's biological, then no, we can't be equal. There's no way that men will become pregnant (without help) give birth, produce milk in their breasts to feed their children, menstruate, etc. and there's no way for women to grow a penis. So biologically, equality is impossible. Socially, I would have to agree with WG. :)
  • Mar 4, 2013, 07:57 PM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Alty View Post
    there's no way for women to grow a penis.

    And why would we WANT one?
  • Mar 5, 2013, 01:50 PM
    Alty
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    And why would we WANT one?

    True. I think it would drive me nuts. LOL! :)

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