What are some examples of a personal or family problem that is at least partly a result of problems in the society? Describe one specific social context of family life as presented in the text. Does what you read match what you see in everyday life?
Discuss why science is often considered a better way to gain knowledge than personal experience alone. When might this not be the case?
What are some of the characteristics generally associated with boys and men in our society? What traits are associated with girls and women? How might these affect our expectations about the ways that men and women should behave?
Women and men may renegotiate and change their gender attitudes and behaviors as they progress through life. What evidence do you see of this in your own life or in others’ lives?