Study Questions Number 2
Kilmartin Preface (xi-xiii)
Kilmartin Chapter 1 (1-7)
Jordan: Introduction (1-12)
Student Name _____________________
Date 1-24-08
Psychology of Men 270
Hal S. Bertilson, Ph.D.
These are study questions for your use and preparation for tests. They are not to be turned in. Test questions will be taken from lectures, writing/discussion assignments, and study questions.
1. Since men have been studied as the normative referent for behavior, why is there a need for a study of psychology of men? Answer referring to the arguments that Joseph Pleck (1988) makes. (K 2).
2. How does Kilmartin answer the assertion that men have all the power and get to do whatever they want. So why do we need to look at men's issues? (K 2-3)
3. How does Kilmartin answer the assertion that men are becoming a bunch of complainers who can't deal with strong women. So why do we need to look at men's issues? (K 2-3)
4. How does Kilmartin answer the assertion that psychology of men must be anitwoman or antifeminist? (K 2-3)
5. Name and describe the four major themes of "traditional masculinity" in the United States (Brannon, 1985). (K 5-7)
6. What purpose did Jordan have in writing Vernon Can Read!? (J 10-12)