Mark D. White challenges a Wall Street Journal article that uses tired and insulting clichés about men and sex.
About Mark D White
Mark D. White is a professor in the Department of Political Science, Economics, and Philosophy at the College of Staten Island/CUNY, where he teaches courses in economics, philosophy, and law. He has written and edited a number of scholarly and popular books, and blogs at Psychology Today, Economics and Ethics, and The Comics Professor.
Shouldn’t the Iowa Supreme Court – And The Rest of Us – Expect More From Men?
December 22, 2012 By 72 Comments
Mark D. White takes the Iowa Supreme Court to task for furthering the myth that men can’t control themselves around attractive women
Finding the Balance in Dating
December 10, 2012 By 13 Comments
Mark White insists that finding the balance in dating comes with no longer trying to find the balance.
Can Captain America Heal a Divided Nation?
September 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Mark D. White reflects on how different versions of Captain America have approached the presidency, and just what form of patriotism he embodies.
‘Why Men Fail’? How About ‘How Can We Succeed?’
September 13, 2012 By 15 Comments
Mark D White insists that men aren’t failing—they’re rethinking what it means to be good men.
Supreme Court Rules Jailhouse Strip Searches Legal
April 2, 2012 By 11 Comments
Mark D. White examines the today’s Supreme Court ruling about the legality of strip searches in US jails.
Holy Crap: Belvedere’s Despicable Rape Ad
March 23, 2012 By 124 Comments
Does Belvedere really think the problem with this image and tagline is the promotion of irresponsible drinking?
Is Being “Half a Partner” to Somebody Enough?
February 28, 2012 By 12 Comments
Mark D. White wonders if anybody is hurt in an open emotional affair.
Why I Read Superhero Comics
February 21, 2012 By 1 Comment
The best superhero comics show us that you don’t need superpowers or gadgets to be a hero.
Love With Abandon
February 12, 2012 By 17 Comments
If you are trying to control love or fit it into your life, says Mark D. White, don’t bother. Let it change you.
In Search Of The Elusive ‘It’
February 6, 2012 By 11 Comments
Mark White explains how the elusive “It Factor” can make or break a relationship
The “Good Man” Is a Response to the Myth of the “Bad Man”
January 21, 2012 By 13 Comments
Mark D. White responds to Tom Matlack’s Post “What Is a ‘Good’ Man?”
After 40 Years, What Now?
December 28, 2011 By 3 Comments
Mark D. White turns forty, quotes Tolstoy realizes the meaning of life is up to him, and wonders when “good” is “good enough”
Beauty or Brains: Which is More Important to Emphasize?
August 12, 2011 By 31 Comments
Women have every right to be recognized, respected, and admired for their intelligence, creativity, and character. But they often want to be appreciated for their looks as well.
Do Women Have Better Friendships Than Men?
August 9, 2011 By 8 Comments
Some commenters in ‘The New York Times’ think so.
Cheating: Who Draws the Line?
August 5, 2011 By 46 Comments
In a healthy relationship, both sides determine what’s cheating and what isn’t.
“You would never know from sex ed classes that people actually enjoy sex.”
This Comment of the Day was by wellokaythen on the post How We Can Improve Sex Ed for Boys?