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Extra Credit Assignment: Gladwell's take on Doe v. Miller

Extra Credit Assignment: Gladwell's take on Doe v. Miller

Q Read this chapter "The Fraternity Party" (available as a PDF below and in this Google file (Links to an external site.)) from Malcom Gladwell's book Talking to Strangers. It's a book mostly about how we don't communicate well with others nor understand their intentions. Take notes in any way you would like. Summary: In a few sentences explain (summarize) what, in Gladwell's view, the problem or problems were. Response: Next, provide a paragraph of how you feel about Gladwell's chapter. What's your personal response to his ideas?

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The biggest problem, according to Gladwell, is that most people are unclear about what is sexual assault and what is not. Sexual assault should mean having sex without the partner’s consent. However, according to college polls, many young people are not sure whether explicit consent is necessary or not. According to young people, if a person does not give explicit consent, it is hard to judge whether it is a sexual assault or not. Such a vague concept is a problem.