Dare To Ask Talk And News About Our Differences By PHILLIP MILANO Question I understand female circumcision is mandatory in many Middle East countries. Is it practiced in the United States and other non-Muslim countries? Jerry, 63, Catholic, Marco Island Replies “Female circumcision” is actually genital mutilation. It is not common in Western countries. It leaves the woman virtually unable to enjoy sexual intercourse and usually makes it a …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Judging men who dress as women
By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do people associate men dressing as women with homosexuality, but not vice versa? Women can wear men’s clothing and nothing is thought of it, but when a man does the same with female clothing, he is stereotyped as gay or not right. Jim W., Saginaw, Mich. Replies In my school, there are a lot of …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Does money shelter you from reality?
By PHILLIP MILANO Question For middle-class to rich people: Do you feel you’ve missed out on the genuine experience of life by being sheltered by your money? And do you think poor people are more “real” than you? Amber, lower class, Arkansas Replies Our loved ones can get killed, our children can do drugs and our lives can fall to …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Black women less fretful over weight?
By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do overweight black women exude self-confidence, while most white overweight women hate themselves? Jennie, 22, white, W.Va. Replies Big hips, chests and behinds are prized among most black men. K.J., 17, black female, Bronx, N.Y. I think African-American women are stronger. They’ve overcome the most trials and prejudice. I’m tired of society having unrealistic concepts …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Please allow a stutterer to finish
By PHILLIP MILANO Question How do others feel about someone who stutters badly and is trying to make a statement or ask a question while taking up your time? Should you interrupt and answer? Shana B., Miami Replies As a stutterer as a child, you should give the stutterer respect enough to finish what he or she is trying to …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: To him, super size describes the workers
By PHILLIP MILANO Question It seems like every time I go to McDonald’s or Wendy’s, the workers are fat. Why is this? Logan, 15, male, Orange Park Replies Just a theory: They can’t afford to eat healthier, lower-fat diets. Adults working in fast-food establishments probably aren’t at the top of the wage scale, and it’s been noted before that healthier …
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