1. The authors in this chapter debate the roles of women in modern society and whether women still face discrimination. Do you think that women’s roles are improving? What steps, if any, are needed to better the status of women in today’s world? Explain your answers, drawing from the viewpoints and any relevant personal experiences.
2. Lawrence W. Reed and Katha Pollitt disagree over the accuracy of the publication “Women’s Figures,” citing different statistics to support their views on discrimination against women in the workplace. Whose use of statistics do you find more convincing? Do you think gender discrimination in the workplace is a problem? Explain your answers, drawing from the articles and any personal observations.
3. Marian Kester Coombs and Joan Smith disagree on how society views motherhood and women who choose not to be mothers. Do you think society...