In a modern, post-industrial economy that seems better suited to women than men, many are wondering if men have been permanently left behind. Education and employment statistics point to a clear and growing dominance in women’s status at home and in the workplace. Are men primed for a comeback or have the old rules changed for good?
For the motion:
Dan Abrams and Hanna Rosin
Against the motion:
Christina Hoff Sommers and David Zinczenko
John Donvan, correspondent for ABC News Nightline, moderates the IQ2US debate series. The debates are held live here at the Skirball Center, broadcast on NPR and Bloomberg Television and available for download through iTunes.
Visit Intelligence Squared U.S. for more information on these political debate events including photos, videos and transcripts.
Intelligence Squared U.S. Debate Packages are currently available in sets of five or ten tickets to the Fall 2011 - Spring 2012 series. Dates and tentative debate topics are:
Fall 2011
September 7 | It’s time to end the war on terror
September 20 | Men are finished
October 4 | Grandma’s benefits imperil Junior’s future
October 25 | First-ever 'Insta-debate'
November 15 | The world would be better off without religion
Spring 2012
January 10 | The U.N. should admit Palestine as a full member
February 7 | Obesity is the government’s business
March 13 | China does capitalism better than America
April 17 | The internet is making us more politically narrow minded
May 8 | Ban college football
*Please note - in remaining current and relevant, debate topics and motions are subject to change.
