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Monday, March 09, 2009
Are "Herbivorous Men" Wolves in Sheep's Clothing?
Due to an emergency, we have decided to postpone our March meeting until April. The new date for our next meeting is April 19. So, the following is about that meeting. We hope to see you there.
For our April meeting we will avoid discussing the overall economic downturn the efforts we have been making to tighten our belts. Rather, we plan to discuss a supposed change in the social behaviour of some Japanese men. Specifically, columnist Maki Fukasawa stated recently in Steadfast Young Men that “in recent times, many men in their 20s and 30s aren’t preying on women, nor are they fixated with demonstrating their masculinity.” In addition, in the article Otomen a writer states that this type of personality “cannot be neglected in understanding consumption trends among young people.” Is that really true? Has there been a large change in society? If so, what has brought about this change? What effects could this kind of behavior have on Japanese society?
Come to the next eTLC meeting and share your opinions about this topic. Is it factual, or do you think it is blown out of proportion? Simply, what do you think about it? Don’t be shy. Come and share your thoughts or come to find out what others think. Simply, we are more than happy to have you spend time with us.
Something else that has been in the news lately is vitro fertilisation (ビトレの受精). Namely, this topic has been popular due to the Japanese woman pregnant with the wrong egg after an IVF mix-up, and the American woman who gave birth to eight babies after taking fertility drugs. Simply, if we have the time, we can talk about these things as well.
Without a doubt, our meeting will be an excellent way to improve your English and a great excuse to join our pleasant group of members. Seriously, is there a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon?
DATE: April 19, 2009
TIME: 3:30-5:30pm
PLACE: The first floor of the eTLC meeting house near Hibarigaoaka Station on the Seibu-Ikebukuro Line (an 8-minute walk). Email for address and directions.
PRICE: 1000 yen for members. 2000 yen for non-members.
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