7 3A n E x t e n d e d E x a m p l eBut [18] what do women and men learn from one another that they don’t already
know? [19] Problems in gender relations between all ages prove [20] that our
society is plagued by gender-based prejudice [21]. Since [22] prejudice is the ignorance
of one group by another [23], it will best be addressed by education. The question
then [24] becomes: Which way is best to educate one another?
Sexism, homophobia, date rape, eating disorders, and other social problems
[25] are often [26] connected to gender-relation issues. As campus experience
shows [27], we have a long way to go in combating these problems. Defenders
of fraternities and sororities may [28] argue that they do not, solely by nature
of being single sex, promote sexism or other prejudices. But [29], if we can
recognize that these problems exist in our society, it is not important to find the
blame, but [30] rather to offer a solution. It is clear [31] that separating people by
gender is not the right [32] way to promote better [33] understanding between
the sexes. To the contrary, bringing different people together is the only way
prejudice, no matter what the cause (or result) may be [34], can be overcome.
Acknowledging that breaking down walls of separation may [35] help foster
better understanding, it is important to look at what might [36] change for the
worse. There would be some [37] obvious [38] logistical changes in rush, pledging,
relationships with national organization, and house leadership. But [39] where
are the real consequences? [40] Men could [41] still cultivate strong bonds with
other men. Women could [42] still bond with other women. The difference is that
there would be a well-defined [43] environment where men and women could [44]
create strong, lasting bonds and friendships between one another.
There are many more benefits [45] to a co-ed system than there are sacrifices
[46]. Men and women could share the responsibilities of running what is now a
predominantly [47] male-controlled social structure. First-year men and women
could interact with older students in a social environment beyond the classroom
or the dining halls. People in a co-ed system could find a strong support group
that extends beyond their own sex. With these advantages [48] and more, it is
clear [49] that the all-co-ed system offers everything found in a single-sex
organization and more. Although [50] there are some [51] minor sacrifices to be
made, they are insignificant in comparison to the gain [52] for all.
College is the last place we want to isolate ourselves. The entire idea of the “holistic
education” is based on [53] expanding our knowledge, not separating ourselves from
one another. Our fraternity and sorority system includes many [54] different types of
students. So [55] why should some houses refuse women simply because [56] they are
women? Why do some houses refuse men solely because [57] they are men? The only
solution is desegregation of the fraternity and sorority system. After all [58], when it
comes to challenging one another to learn, what are we afraid of? [59]QUESTIONS:[1]: Is this sentence an explicit performative?
[2]: Explain the difference between asking “Why?” and asking “Why
not?” in this context.
[3]: Why does the author begin with this point?(continued)97364_ch04_ptg01_059-078.indd 73 15/11/13 9:50 AM
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