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First essay; https://www.npr.org/2018/03/19/594719471/guys-we-have-a-problem-how- american-masculinity-creates-lonely-men
Listen to the Hidden Brain podcast, The Lonely American Man. Summarize & explain 3 statistics, studies or theories shared in the podcast. Do any of
these surprise you? Do you agree or disagree with them? Response
should be 300 words.
The Lonely American Man;
Boys get the message at a young age: don't show your feelings. Don't rely on
anyone. This week, we take a close look at misguided notions of masculinity in
the United States. We explore how those notions create stressed-out romantic
relationships, physical health problems, and a growing epidemic of loneliness.
Plus, we consider how we might begin to tell a different story about what it
means to be a man.
Second essay; Read excerpt from American Hookup: The New Culture of Sex on Campus by Lisa Wade (located in Readings folder in Blackboard).
What are the 2 theories she provides for why "party rape" is most common on campus?
Give an example of how assault is regulated, not prohibited.
What does Wade say about bystanders role in college sexual assault?
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Running head: ESSAY
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Short Essays
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Short Essays
First Essay: The Lonely American Man
The podcast about, The Lonely American Man, shares an array of theoretical notions
regarding how useful a relationship is to the health and wellbeing of a person, particularly
among men. Social connection in relationships helps a person in a vast range of ways,
including to promote his or her health and wellbeing. The podcast asserts that social
environment, which is also defined by people and activities in it, evokes coping strategies in
people. Giving example with Paul’s case, the podcast theorize that it is imperative to opt for
coping strategies that that promote behavioral, social, and emotional health. Paul, for
example, was alienated from the normal word, and he ended up bonding with a post due to
lack social support. His mother died long ago, and he wa...