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First off, it's a very real phenomenon, at least insofar as public opinion polls are real. In the sense in which the term was originally coined, that is, strictly referring to support of the President and his policies, the gap is considerable and apparently growing. Last fall Mr. Reagan's overall approval rating showed a nine-point differential between women and men polled by Newsweek. Individual ratings on issues--the economy, defense, foreign policy--showed similar variations. The Democrats have treated all of these poll results as potential election year gold. Not surprisingly, the White House and the Republican...
...example, under the new charter, racial classification would subside only insofar as to make Indians and Coloreds eligible for compulsory military conscription, thus widening the political base for white South African rule. When the inevitable arms struggle occurs, the apartheid regime could call on a greater percentage of the population to take up arms. Brown-and white-skinned individuals would fight together against Blacks, adding a new twist to the continuing apartheid theme of divide and rule...
...grow even wider when she talks about how much "Ronnie" likes his work: "Oh yes, oh yes, oh yes-absolutely, he is enjoying himself!" Her own satisfaction in the White House was slower in coming. "It took me a while to get into it. And, oh, everything was delayed-insofar as getting into it-because of the shooting. So maybe I was a late bloomer...
...rich characterizations of the women in this novel stands in marked contrast to Chase's treatment of male character. The men are never as closely scrutinized, or deeply loved, as the women by the narrators. Their natures are defined only insofar as they inspire the affection and hatred of the women. Yet this sketchy definition of the man is not a weakness in the work; as young women, the narrators intuitively understand and empathize primarily with the feelings and experiences of the women around them. They merely accept and reach to the men, whose actions and weaknesses are often curious...
...short I believe we may reasonably expect some changes to occur in thinking about the board issue of sexual harassment. Insofar as naivete or thoughtlessness is to blame for the development of awkward situations we may look forward to some improvement. But there are certain things which my experience in my current role has persuaded me are likely to be pervasive features of the landscape. It will doubtless sound terribly corny and perhaps cynical to wager that human and perhaps cynical to wager that human nature will remain unchanged. But I believe it is realistic to predict that instructors...