Discussion Prompt #4

1.) There is advertising everywhere showing women as sex-symbols, that women should have perfect bodies, should stay home and take care of the kids, have the house cleaned at all times, wait on their husbands hand and foot, and many times are portrayed as being very ditzy. Some of this might have been true many decades ago, but today, they have full-time jobs, provide for their families, and are working in very high positions. These women have strong minds and don't let people tell them what they can and cannot do. That being said, the same goes for men. Men are portrayed as having to be the only one providing for their families, being very manly, controlling the relationship, and as sex-symbols, too. That's not always the case. Sure, the majority of men are that way, but there are some who are like "Mr. Mom." No matter your gender and what you are doing in your life, you should still be treated equally to the next person. These men don't let people disrespect them for choosing a different way of living than what society says is right.

2.) I think that by "ethical and intellectual contract" between the teachers and students means teachers should see their students for their minds and morals. Other elements should be judged on the work you put forth, the way that you view things, and your morals that you have for yourself. Students agree to learn and understand what their teacher is giving them. They're agreeing to claim all of the knowledge they possibly can. Teachers are agreeing to provide as much knowledge as they can to their students. They're agreeing to help them in any way and see them to their full potential. They are encouraging them to set goals and reach them. The more ethical goal would be the standards and morals both teachers and students put on themselves. These two things, ethical and intellectual, go together because the morals and standards you have for yourself deal with the education and learning you choose to receive, which is the intellectual part.