reply to Dorit week 4

Dorit,I agree with you when you say that this is a gender issue because some people will think it might be good to explore this idea while others will probably find it innapropriate to suggest co ed roomates. I definitely agree with your statement about how although we dont have proven research i am more than sure that most male's parents would not have a problem with their son living with a female roomate, however a female's parents will probably feel that this would somehow lead to a violation of their girl's privcy and even somewhat of a loss of morals and values because many associate co ed with sexual promiscuity when that is not the case. In my opinion you are either promiscuous or you're not...what gender your roomate is, is not really going to change this either way. If you want to engage in sexual activity than you will go out and find someone if they are not right in front of you, and if you are not the type to be sexually promiscuous than just because there is a male in your room does not mean your automatically predetermined to have sex with him. I think many parents jump to conclusions when they need to just trust that their child is capable of making their own decisions. Same gendered roomates or co ed gendered roomates, it is not really likely going to change how someone acts. In many cases girls get along better with a good male friend because there is not competition in the same aspects as there can be with girls Girls can be petty and competitive with their girlfriends at times,and it often makes it hard for them to get along. I also feel that maybe having co ed roomates would give both sexes a chance to become more understanding and tolerant of one another, because once you are actually inside the situation instead of on the outskirts of it, it makes it easier to understand and relate to what is going on with people. I think this would give those that are mature enough to handle it a good life lesson for the real world. In the real world you do not have control over every single thing. You need to be able to compromise and get along and work well with others in order to be successful and this could really help some people. As long as everyone involved is comfortable and willing to try it out than I personally feel that there is nothing wrong with it, and it may even prove to be beneficial to our future society.