THE QUESTION: GD60: Does racism exist in the United States to the level shown by the film and news industries, or do they exaggerate it? POSTED JAN. 28, 1999 Sally P., 39, female <j.ibsgaard@get2net.dk>, Vejen, Denmark ANSWER 1: That’s kind of hard to answer without knowing what’s being shown on the news in your country. Can you give some examples? …

THE QUESTION: GE10: Where does the stereotype that blondes are stupid come from? Why not some other color? Joseph S., 35 <shaules@rikkyo.ac.jp> Tokyo, Japan ANSWER 1: Through the years, blondes were preferred for some reason or another, and some people became jealous; hence, all the blonde jokes. POSTED MAY 3, 1998 Rob <Innvertigo@aol.com> Southfield, MI FURTHER NOTICE: The image of …

THE QUESTION: GD68: What do people feel is worse: Blatant racism, such as KKK rallies, or institutionalized racism, such as cops targeting/pulling over blacks, people thinking there will never be a black president, lack of jobs for minorities, worse schools for minorities, etc. POSTED APRIL 21, 1999 Skitherbud, San Diego, CA. To respond BACK TO TOP THE QUESTION: GD67: What …

THE QUESTION: GE20: I’d like to know how guys of all ages feel when a female is insecure about herself. Is a little insecurity good, or is it best if a girl can be 100 percent self-confident about herself? Also, how does it make you, as a male, feel when a female close to you talks about her appearance negatively? …

THE QUESTION: GE30: My girlfriend always gets on my case for “checking out” other women. She told me recently that she thinks there are fewer good-looking guys than good-looking women. After paying closer attention, I almost agree. Does anyone else agree, or do males look more because we are hornier and/or just pay more attention? POSTED MAY 17, 1998 Jeremy, …

THE QUESTION: GE40: What is the overall opinion of people sleeping together on the first date or the initial encounter? As a man, I would surely sleep with a woman given the chance, but I would have a real problem forming any kind of solid relationship with her. POSTED JUNE 15, 1998 Pasquale, 30, male <Pasquale@homedics.com>, Dearborn, MI ANSWER 1: …