After reading the Bowman selection, I cannot say that I was surprised by the findings. It is very possible that I am old-fashioned, but I think that the types of responses were typical for both genders. While there are always "crossovers," a majority of girls and boys will have similar reactions to literature. I thought this was an interesting study. As a teacher, a reading log would be beneficial to all parties. This might be another concept I will try in the future.
The GGW article was, if I don't sound too weird, relaxing and oh so real. Finally, we have someone who's not afraid to explore and write about this part of modern society. I wasn't a bit embarrassed reading it, and I appreciated the analysis of some of what is really going on in this day and age. What got me the most were quotes by participants of Girls Gone Wild. I was especially amused by the girl who was offended being called a whore when she's actually a virgin. I do not feel that these girls in any way represent females today. This article emphasized the spectrum of individualism that makes up our world. Overall, these were good articles.
As far as Angus, thongs and full-frontal snogging, it was a refreshing re-read for me. I had forgotten how silly of a diary this was. If you like 1st person, personal narratives, this is perfect. Again, I highly recommend it.
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