Charley Reese

In the following viewpoint, Charley Reese argues that, contrary to the belief of feminists, gender is determined by biology and not by environment. In cautioning against those who would ignore the biological differences that shape their gender, he cites the case of Shannon Faulkner. The first woman allowed to enroll in the Citadel—a South Carolina military college—Faulkner dropped out soon after her entrance, citing stress and exhaustion. According to Reese, Faulkner made the correct decision in leaving the Citadel because she heeded her inherent nature. Reese is a syndicated columnist.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. According to Reese, what are some mental skills in which men are superior to women?
2. In the author’s view, what type of women can physically keep up with men?
3. What does Reese think has...