Word: ethicality
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...curiously passive book, Susan Brownmiller examines the historical basis for the wide range of ways in which men and women differ. Brownmiller invokes the concept of a "feminine ethic" and proffers numerous literary and historical anecdotes to support the idea of a feminine sphere of behavior Ultimately, though, Brownmiller ends most of her chapters with questions, not answers, and if she intended to leave her readers with a message, it is indecipherable...
After discussing discrepancies between men and women in hair, clothes, voice and skin. Brownmiller moves to the more nebulous categories of emotion and ambition. Throughout the book, she attempts to define and come to grips with a "feminine ethic" which she views as both confining and positive...
...Caleb finds only disillusionment. Instead of encountering awe-inspiring captains of industry who have mastered the Protestant ethic of self-denial, he rubs shoulders with a bunch of cold, grubbing workaholics whose youthful grabs at promotions only mature into grabs for profit shares. Caleb's officemates crunch endless numbers, eye each other suspiciously and find their only communal identity worshipping the institution of the firm, and the sacred text of the annual report...
...cannot be characterized by facile, sweeping generalities. To be sure, the article is correct in maintaining that Asian culture does play some role in shaping the character of many Asian-Americans. However, the portrayal of Asian culture as uni-dimensional is simply fallacious. Asian culture espouses the work ethic, dedication, and education; however American society in general endorses these values. Moreover, Asian culture emphasizes humanity, character, and integrity, as well as the work ethic. Why does Newsweek on Campus disregard the deep-rooted Asian cultural emphasis on humanism, choosing instead to define Asian culture as solely achievement-oriented...
...point, however, i.e., is it not concern able that organizations such as GLSA are equally morally reprehensible to some students' (No! No! Never at such a broad-minded University!) Or is it the case that morality is judged by popular ballot--more people despise Pi Eta's sexual ethic (as allegedly represented in its newsletter) than despise other groups' sexual choices? If this is the case then prepare for the worst--and don't scream when some majority legislates your morality...