1. Sarah E. Hinlicky argues that the power of a woman’s decision to remain a virgin until marriage largely rests in her “refusal to exploit or be exploited.” Valerie Gibson contends that women who advocate premarital abstinence often want to use their virginity as a “bargaining tool” in getting what they want from a man. In your opinion, is the resolution to abstain from premarital sex based on a refusal to be manipulative? Explain your answer.

2. Robyn Brown uses personal testimony to support her argument in favor of premarital cohabitation. David Popenoe and Barbara Dafoe Whitehead use national surveys and statistics to support their contention that couples should not live together before marriage. Whose rhetorical style is more convincing? Explain your answer, using examples from the viewpoints.

3. Donald DeMarco maintains that the use of contraception compromises the intimacy between husband and...