Summary Of The Man Date

Americans tend to see the world from a black and white point of view. The idea of change is considered taboo. It is often hard to discuss controversial topics without offending a certain group of people. The idea of gender equality or the lack of is still a fresh topic that many refuse to acknowledge. With the rise of gender equality and public awareness of homosexuality, straight men are now questioning where they stand in today’s society. Jennifer 8. Lee, a Taiwanese author and reporter for the New York Times, and Gloria Steinem, Cofounder and author of Ms. Magazine, share insight on the complications than men are forced to face. In Jennifer 8. Lee’s “The Man Date” she discusses the guidelines that come with a man date, a term that Lee defines as “ two heterosexual men socializing without the crunch of business or sports”.
On one side there is the fear of being stereotyped, while the other side feels that man dates are essential to a healthy friendship. Gloria Steinem in her article, “Supremacy Crimes” discusses how white men who are apparently straight overwhelmingly commit crimes. Steinem later discusses that young white males feel superior when committing mass killings. She includes many examples of murderers who committed mass killings in order to feel powerful. Lee and Steinem may share the same endgame, but both articles have two completely different tones. Throughout Lee’s article she is very casual and easygoing, while Steinem’s article was more formal and factual. Both articles were published in sections that are commonly read by women. Lee’s audience is pointed more towards wives, while Steinem’s article is more intended for mothers of America. Steinem uses formal and conversational diction, which allows her to list facts while keeping a conversation going with her audience. Because of this Steinem is more likely to connect with mothers more