Two Authors, One Dinner

Author Chaudhry of “Men Growing up to Be Boys” and author Archbold of “The Death of Pretty” would get along just perfectly. If these two authors had the chance to sit down and have a conversation they would discuss public perception. I say this because the public view and how it’s changed overtime is a big component of both of their articles. Chaudhry’s main argument is that men are more comfortable with the idea of being a boy for an extended amount of time. Therefore having less responsibilities and never actually settling down versus getting a job, getting married, or having kids.  Archbold’s main argument is that women don’t value or want to be simply just pretty anymore. Woman and young females would prefer being the hot wild chick over the pretty innocent girl. Why? Because that’s what we as woman believe to be appealing to men now a days.  When in fact the public perception shows that men would rather settle down with a girl who is pretty and portrays herself to be more innocent. I believe each author would agree with one another, because essentially they’re talking about very similar things. They are both analyzing the world in a social aspect and recognizing the flawed newly developed ideals that society has made for itself.  In saying all of that I believe that the conversation between both authors would be pleasant, and very insightful for one another.