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Most women experience their closest friendships with those of
the same sex. Men have suffered more of a stigma in terms of
sharing deep bonds with other men. Open affection and
connection is not actively encouraged among men. Recent
changes in society might impact this, especially with the advent
of the meterosexual male. “The meterosexual male is less
interested in blood lines, traditions, family, class, gender, than
in choosing who they want to be and who they want to be with”
(Vernon, 2010, p. 204).
In this week’s reading material, the following philosophers
discuss their views on this topic: Simone de Beauvoir, Thomas
Aquinas, MacIntyre, Friedman, Hunt, and Foucault. Make sure
to incorporate their views as you answer each discussion
question. Think about how their views may be similar or
different from your own. In at least 250 words total, please
answer each of the following, drawing upon your reading
materials and your personal insight:
To what extent do you think women still have a better
opportunity to forge deeper friendships than men? What needs
to change to level the friendship playing field for men, if
anything?
How is the role of the meterosexual man helping to forge a new
pathway for male friendships?
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