Female vs. Male Expectations
Debate Notes
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Emily
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Pg. 15: “It was probably a girl. There is some hope of forgiveness for
boys.”
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Girl baby added shame; mentality of
·
Alex
o
At what time does this story take place?
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Bump: 1975.
·
Amanda
o
Prejudice is less noticeable
·
Emily
o
As generations continue, it is diluted.
·
Me
o
“Amazing girls” definition.
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Superwoman
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Ashley
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Old-fashioned grandparents. Only male cousin. He hasn’t pushed himself
and gets money from grandparents. They don’t do it for girls cousins.
o
Women are expected to have careers and balance family life.
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Liz
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Agrees with Ashley.
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Boy is in charge of sisters.
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Her grandmother is upset that her aunt does not have children.
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Expected to have good job and have family
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Quote from Julie: “Do well in class. Make money. Have social life &
be hot.”
·
Alex
o
Expectation this is arbitrary. General expectation for both men and
women. Little brother has to do as well as her.
·
Eric
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Grandparents in Hong-Kong. Aunt doesn’t have stable job and her parents
always cut checks and cover her.
·
Mauro
o
Mother maker him like up to her. Going to college. Wouldn’t matter if
he was a girl or boy.
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Chetna
o
Dad will never send daughter into world without making sure she is
taken care of.
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Prianka
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Growing. More opportunities. Pressures on women will never be relieved.
Therefore, we will never completely get rid of inequality.
o
Women have agenda and have short time frame in which to do all these
things.
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Law
o
Pressure placed on 1st born. Must set example for siblings.
·
Pallavi
o
Changing of attitude is what is left.
o
Impossible to change everyone’s views.
·
Garrison
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Boys have pressure to be bread winner.
·
Megan S
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Affirmative action
·
Emily
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Debate is situational